Metasville Road over Soap Creek
FairLincoln County, Georgia · 2.5 MI NW of Lincolnton · Structure no. 000000018150030
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 330
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Metasville Road over Soap Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Metasville Road over Soap Creek in Lincoln County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Metasville Road over Soap Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Metasville Road over Soap Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Metasville Road over Soap Creek carry?
About 330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Metasville Road over Soap Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Metasville Road over Soap Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.