Lamar Street over Sugar Creek
FairPosted for loadLowndes County, Georgia · Valdosta - NW Section · Structure no. 000000018550330
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 320
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lamar Street over Sugar Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lamar Street over Sugar 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,355 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Lamar Street over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lamar Street over Sugar 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Lamar Street over Sugar Creek carry?
About 320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Lamar Street over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Lamar Street over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.