US Bridges

Johnston Road over Dasher Creek

Fair

Lowndes County, Georgia · 7 MI SE of Valdosta · Structure no. 000000018550140

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnston Road over Dasher Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Johnston Road over Dasher Creek in Lowndes County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesJohnston Road
CrossesDasher Creek
Location7 MI SE of Valdosta
RouteCounty Highway 98
CountyLowndes County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.74869, -83.19529
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic400 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnston Road over Dasher Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnston Road over Dasher 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Johnston Road over Dasher Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Johnston Road over Dasher Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Johnston Road over Dasher Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.