US Bridges

Aycock-Norman RD over Soap Creek

GoodPosted for load

Lincoln County, Georgia · 1.8 MI N of Lincolnton · Structure no. 000000018150120

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
128 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aycock-Norman RD over Soap Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Aycock-Norman RD over Soap Creek in Lincoln County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesAycock-Norman RD
CrossesSoap Creek
Location1.8 MI N of Lincolnton
RouteCounty Highway 263
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.81468, -82.49628
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$750,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Aycock-Norman RD over Soap Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aycock-Norman RD over Soap 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 2025.

How much traffic does Aycock-Norman RD over Soap Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Aycock-Norman RD over Soap Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Aycock-Norman RD over Soap Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.