Spells Road over Cross Creek
FairLanier County, Georgia · 6.4 MI N of Lakeland · Structure no. 000000017350040
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 158
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spells Road over Cross Creek is a steel culvert carrying Spells Road over Cross Creek in Lanier County, Georgia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Spells Road over Cross Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Spells Road over Cross 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Spells Road over Cross Creek carry?
About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Spells Road over Cross Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).
Who owns Spells Road over Cross Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.