Empire Road over Ten Mile Creek
FairLanier County, Georgia · 8 MI NW of Lakeland · Structure no. 000000017350110
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 320
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Empire Road over Ten Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Empire Road over Ten Mile Creek in Lanier 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.
It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Empire Road over Ten Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Empire Road over Ten Mile 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 Empire Road over Ten Mile Creek carry?
About 320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Empire Road over Ten Mile Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Empire Road over Ten Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.