US Bridges

Lower Cairo Road over Lees Creek

Good

Grady County, Georgia · App 8 Miles Southeast of · Structure no. 000000013150390

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
69 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Cairo Road over Lees Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lower Cairo Road over Lees Creek in Grady County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLower Cairo Road
CrossesLees Creek
LocationApp 8 Miles Southeast of
RouteCounty Highway 146
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.80397, -84.10305
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$404,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lower Cairo Road over Lees Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Cairo Road over Lees Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lower Cairo Road over Lees Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lower Cairo Road over Lees Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Lower Cairo Road over Lees Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.