Lazy Falls Road over Buffington Creek
GoodHall County, Georgia · 8 MI E of Gainesville · Structure no. 000000013950820
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lazy Falls Road over Buffington Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lazy Falls Road over Buffington Creek in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lazy Falls Road over Buffington Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lazy Falls Road over Buffington 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Lazy Falls Road over Buffington Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lazy Falls Road over Buffington Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns Lazy Falls Road over Buffington Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.