US Bridges

Fountain Road over Lime Sink Creek

Good

Laurens County, Georgia · 6.2 MI SE of Cadwell · Structure no. 000000017550720

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fountain Road over Lime Sink Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fountain Road over Lime Sink Creek in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFountain Road
CrossesLime Sink Creek
Location6.2 MI SE of Cadwell
RouteCounty Highway 528
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.28229, -82.96035
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fountain Road over Lime Sink Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fountain Road over Lime Sink 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Fountain Road over Lime Sink Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fountain Road over Lime Sink Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Fountain Road over Lime Sink Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.