US Bridges

Houston Lake Road over Sandy Run Creek

Good

Houston County, Georgia · 0.1 MI S of Warner Robins · Structure no. 000000015300590

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Houston Lake Road over Sandy Run Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Houston Lake Road over Sandy Run Creek in Houston County, Georgia. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 42 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 32,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,650 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesHouston Lake Road
CrossesSandy Run Creek
Location0.1 MI S of Warner Robins
RouteCity Street 5121
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.57563, -83.66324
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,000 (2024)
Projected traffic22,650 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Houston Lake Road over Sandy Run Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Houston Lake Road over Sandy Run 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Houston Lake Road over Sandy Run Creek carry?

About 32,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Houston Lake Road over Sandy Run Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Houston Lake Road over Sandy Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.