Sanders Road over Little Buck Creek
FairLamar County, Georgia · 3 MI W JCT SR 36 & I-75 · Structure no. 000000017150230
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 128 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 519
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sanders Road over Little Buck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sanders Road over Little Buck Creek in Lamar County, Georgia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sanders Road over Little Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sanders 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 Sanders Road over Little Buck Creek carry?
About 519 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Sanders Road over Little Buck Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Sanders Road over Little Buck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.