Franks Crk Road over Franks Creek
GoodPosted for loadLowndes County, Georgia · 2.5 MI SW of Hahira · Structure no. 000000018550240
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 162 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 330
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Franks Crk Road over Franks Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Franks Crk Road over Franks Creek in Lowndes County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Franks Crk Road over Franks Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Franks Crk Road over Franks 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Franks Crk Road over Franks Creek carry?
About 330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Franks Crk Road over Franks Creek?
The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Franks Crk Road over Franks Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.