Buckeye Road over Big Creek
FairLaurens County, Georgia · 1.6 MI N of East Dublin · Structure no. 000000017500900
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 300 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,920
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buckeye Road over Big Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Buckeye Road over Big Creek in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 94 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 1,920 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,215 by 2032. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buckeye Road over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Buckeye Road over Big 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Buckeye Road over Big Creek carry?
About 1,920 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Buckeye Road over Big Creek?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Buckeye Road over Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.