US Bridges

Edgar Lane Road over Richardson Creek

Good

Jenkins County, Georgia · 7.7 MI SW of Millen · Structure no. 000000016550130

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edgar Lane Road over Richardson Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Edgar Lane Road over Richardson Creek in Jenkins County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2031. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesEdgar Lane Road
CrossesRichardson Creek
Location7.7 MI SW of Millen
RouteCounty Highway 122
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.71533, -82.01496
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$821,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Edgar Lane Road over Richardson Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edgar Lane Road over Richardson 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Edgar Lane Road over Richardson Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Edgar Lane Road over Richardson Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Edgar Lane Road over Richardson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.