US Bridges

Woodrum Lane over Buckhead Creek Trib

Good

Jenkins County, Georgia · 1.9 MI E of Millen · Structure no. 000000016550250

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodrum Lane over Buckhead Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Woodrum Lane over Buckhead Creek Trib in Jenkins County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2031. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWoodrum Lane
CrossesBuckhead Creek Trib
Location1.9 MI E of Millen
RouteCounty Highway 183
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.80876, -81.91104
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$229,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodrum Lane over Buckhead Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodrum Lane over Buckhead Creek Trib 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 Woodrum Lane over Buckhead Creek Trib carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Woodrum Lane over Buckhead Creek Trib?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Woodrum Lane over Buckhead Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.