US Bridges

Bugle Lane Road over Reedy Creek

Fair

Irwin County, Georgia · 5.2 MI W of Ocilla · Structure no. 000000015550080

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bugle Lane Road over Reedy Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Bugle Lane Road over Reedy Creek in Irwin County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 6 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBugle Lane Road
CrossesReedy Creek
Location5.2 MI W of Ocilla
RouteCounty Highway 114
CountyIrwin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.5986, -83.339
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$598,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bugle Lane Road over Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bugle Lane Road over Reedy 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Bugle Lane Road over Reedy Creek carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bugle Lane Road over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Bugle Lane Road over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.