Linton Road over Buffalo Creek
GoodPosted for loadHancock County, Georgia · 11.6 MI S of Sparta · Structure no. 000000014100170
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 192 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 320
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Linton Road over Buffalo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Linton Road over Buffalo Creek in Hancock County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2031. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Linton Road over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Linton Road over Buffalo 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Linton Road over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Linton Road over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Linton Road over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.