US Bridges

Red Bone Ridge Roa over Lick Creek Trib

Good

Gordon County, Georgia · 1 MI W of Ranger · Structure no. 000000012951040

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Bone Ridge Roa over Lick Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying Red Bone Ridge Roa over Lick Creek Trib in Gordon County, Georgia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRed Bone Ridge Roa
CrossesLick Creek Trib
Location1 MI W of Ranger
RouteCounty Highway 236
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.5065, -84.72692
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Bone Ridge Roa over Lick Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Bone Ridge Roa over Lick Creek Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Red Bone Ridge Roa over Lick Creek Trib carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Red Bone Ridge Roa over Lick Creek Trib?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Red Bone Ridge Roa over Lick Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.