US Bridges

Morgan Road over Bentley Creek (lake)

Good

Haralson County, Georgia · 2.5 MI SE of Buchanan · Structure no. 000000014300270

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,259
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morgan Road over Bentley Creek (lake) is a concrete culvert carrying Morgan Road over Bentley Creek (lake) in Haralson County, Georgia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.

It carries about 2,259 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 975 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMorgan Road
CrossesBentley Creek (lake)
Location2.5 MI SE of Buchanan
RouteCounty Highway 1038
CountyHaralson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.78201, -85.13386
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,259 (2024)
Projected traffic975 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morgan Road over Bentley Creek (lake) built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morgan Road over Bentley Creek (lake) 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Morgan Road over Bentley Creek (lake) carry?

About 2,259 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Morgan Road over Bentley Creek (lake)?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Morgan Road over Bentley Creek (lake)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.