US Bridges

Buckeye Road over Buckeye Creek

Good

Laurens County, Georgia · 1 MI S of Johnson CO LN · Structure no. 000000017551200

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckeye Road over Buckeye Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Buckeye Road over Buckeye Creek in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2042. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesBuckeye Road
CrossesBuckeye Creek
Location1 MI S of Johnson CO LN
RouteCounty Highway 1099
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.69978, -82.91331
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2024)
Projected traffic700 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$10 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buckeye Road over Buckeye Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buckeye Road over Buckeye 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Buckeye Road over Buckeye Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Buckeye Road over Buckeye Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Buckeye Road over Buckeye Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.