US Bridges

Mckneely Road over Little Buck Creek

FairPosted for load

Lamar County, Georgia · 4 MI NE of Milner · Structure no. 000000017150160

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mckneely Road over Little Buck Creek is a concrete slab carrying Mckneely Road over Little Buck Creek in Lamar County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMckneely Road
CrossesLittle Buck Creek
Location4 MI NE of Milner
RouteCounty Highway 114
CountyLamar County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.16679, -84.15898
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$195,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mckneely Road over Little Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mckneely Road over Little Buck 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Mckneely Road over Little Buck Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mckneely Road over Little Buck Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mckneely Road over Little Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.