Fordham Road over Lime Sink Creek
PoorPosted for loadLaurens County, Georgia · 2.4 MI SE of Rentz · Structure no. 000000017550320
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 158
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fordham Road over Lime Sink Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fordham Road over Lime Sink Creek in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fordham Road over Lime Sink Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fordham Road over Lime Sink Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Fordham Road over Lime Sink Creek carry?
About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Fordham Road over Lime Sink Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Fordham Road over Lime Sink Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.