US Bridges

Griffin Lake Road over Lassetter Creek

Fair

Haralson County, Georgia · 6.8 MI NW of Buchanan · Structure no. 000000014350620

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
126
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Griffin Lake Road over Lassetter Creek is a steel culvert carrying Griffin Lake Road over Lassetter Creek in Haralson County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 5 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGriffin Lake Road
CrossesLassetter Creek
Location6.8 MI NW of Buchanan
RouteCounty Highway 314
CountyHaralson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.88641, -85.25113
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Griffin Lake Road over Lassetter Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Griffin Lake Road over Lassetter Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Griffin Lake Road over Lassetter Creek carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Griffin Lake Road over Lassetter Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Griffin Lake Road over Lassetter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.