Lord Road over Rocky Creek
PoorPosted for loadLaurens County, Georgia · 4.6 MI S of Dudley · Structure no. 000000017550480
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 96 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 230
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lord Road over Rocky Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lord Road over Rocky 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lord Road over Rocky Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lord Road over Rocky 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 Lord Road over Rocky Creek carry?
About 230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Lord Road over Rocky Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Lord Road over Rocky Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.