Palmyra Road over Fowltown Creek
GoodPosted for loadLee County, Georgia · App 2 MI N of Albany · Structure no. 000000017700150
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,060
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Palmyra Road over Fowltown Creek is a concrete slab carrying Palmyra Road over Fowltown Creek in Lee County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,060 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Palmyra Road over Fowltown Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Palmyra Road over Fowltown 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Palmyra Road over Fowltown Creek carry?
About 2,060 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Palmyra Road over Fowltown Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Palmyra Road over Fowltown Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.