Bay Tree Road over Sugar Creek
GoodPosted for loadLowndes County, Georgia · Valdosta - NW Section · Structure no. 000000018500780
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 84 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bay Tree Road over Sugar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bay Tree Road over Sugar Creek in Lowndes County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 18,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,090 by 2032. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 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 Bay Tree Road over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bay Tree Road over Sugar 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 Bay Tree Road over Sugar Creek carry?
About 18,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bay Tree Road over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns Bay Tree Road over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.