Empire Road over Five Mile Creek
GoodPosted for loadLanier County, Georgia · 6.8 MI NW of Lakeland · Structure no. 000000017350120
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Empire Road over Five Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Empire Road over Five Mile Creek in Lanier County, Georgia. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 53 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Five Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Empire Road over Five Mile Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Empire Road over Five Mile Creek carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Empire Road over Five Mile Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Empire Road over Five Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.