US Bridges

Butler Road over Lime Sink Creek

Good

Laurens County, Georgia · 9 MI SE of Cadwell · Structure no. 000000017551170

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butler Road over Lime Sink Creek is a steel culvert carrying Butler Road over Lime Sink Creek in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesButler Road
CrossesLime Sink Creek
Location9 MI SE of Cadwell
RouteCounty Highway 239
CountyLaurens County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.24742, -82.93421
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating94.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic45 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$5.9 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Butler Road over Lime Sink Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Butler 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 Butler Road over Lime Sink Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Butler Road over Lime Sink Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Butler Road over Lime Sink Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.