US Bridges

Aycock-Norman RD over Curry Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Georgia · 2.6 MI N of Lincolnton · Structure no. 000000018150130

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aycock-Norman RD over Curry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Aycock-Norman RD over Curry 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.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesAycock-Norman RD
CrossesCurry Creek
Location2.6 MI N of Lincolnton
RouteCounty Highway 263
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.82782, -82.50302
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (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$193,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Aycock-Norman RD over Curry Creek built?

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

What condition is Aycock-Norman RD over Curry 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 Curry Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Aycock-Norman RD over Curry Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Aycock-Norman RD over Curry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.