Big Buckhead Ch RD over Buckhead Creek
FairPosted for loadJenkins County, Georgia · 8.3 MI NW of Millen · Structure no. 000000016550090
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big Buckhead Ch RD over Buckhead Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Big Buckhead Ch RD over Buckhead Creek in Jenkins County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2031. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Big Buckhead Ch RD over Buckhead Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Big Buckhead Ch RD over Buckhead 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Big Buckhead Ch RD over Buckhead Creek carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Big Buckhead Ch RD over Buckhead Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Big Buckhead Ch RD over Buckhead Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.