US Bridges

North Pecan ST over Banks Lake Trib

Fair

Lanier County, Georgia · In Lakeland · Structure no. 000000017300210

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,190
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Pecan ST over Banks Lake Trib is a concrete slab carrying North Pecan ST over Banks Lake Trib in Lanier 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 1,190 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,230 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth Pecan ST
CrossesBanks Lake Trib
LocationIn Lakeland
RouteCounty Highway 1314
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.04244, -83.07903
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,190 (2024)
Projected traffic1,230 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$440,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Pecan ST over Banks Lake Trib built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Pecan ST over Banks Lake Trib 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does North Pecan ST over Banks Lake Trib carry?

About 1,190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North Pecan ST over Banks Lake Trib?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns North Pecan ST over Banks Lake Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.