Lewis Cook Road over Florence Creek
FairPosted for loadLincoln County, Georgia · 2.5 MI W of Lincolnton · Structure no. 000000018150040
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lewis Cook Road over Florence Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lewis Cook Road over Florence Creek in Lincoln County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lewis Cook Road over Florence Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lewis Cook Road over Florence 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 Lewis Cook Road over Florence Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Lewis Cook Road over Florence Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Lewis Cook Road over Florence Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.