US Bridges

Barnesville Road over Little Buck Creek

Fair

Lamar County, Georgia · 5 MI N of Barnesville · Structure no. 000000017150280

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barnesville Road over Little Buck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Barnesville Road over Little Buck Creek in Lamar County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBarnesville Road
CrossesLittle Buck Creek
Location5 MI N of Barnesville
RouteCounty Highway 220
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.16728, -84.14408
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barnesville Road over Little Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barnesville 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 Barnesville Road over Little Buck Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Barnesville Road over Little Buck Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Barnesville Road over Little Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.