Buchanan Road over Deer Creek
GoodHeard County, Georgia · 3.5 MI East of Centralatc · Structure no. 000000014950590
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 158
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buchanan Road over Deer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buchanan Road over Deer Creek in Heard County, Georgia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buchanan Road over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buchanan Road over Deer 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Buchanan Road over Deer Creek carry?
About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Buchanan Road over Deer Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Buchanan Road over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.