Lanier Islands RD over Lake Lanier
FairHall County, Georgia · 5 MI W of Flowery Branch · Structure no. 000000013950790
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 558 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 490
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Lanier Islands RD over Lake Lanier is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lanier Islands RD over Lake Lanier in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 490 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 558 ft (170.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lanier Islands RD over Lake Lanier built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lanier Islands RD over Lake Lanier in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Lanier Islands RD over Lake Lanier carry?
About 490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Lanier Islands RD over Lake Lanier?
The structure is 558 ft (170.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Lanier Islands RD over Lake Lanier?
It is owned by the Other State Agency.