US Bridges

Shiloh Road over Franks Creek

Good

Lowndes County, Georgia · App 6 MI NW of Valdosta · Structure no. 000000018550340

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,380
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shiloh Road over Franks Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Shiloh Road over Franks Creek in Lowndes County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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.

It carries about 3,380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesShiloh Road
CrossesFranks Creek
LocationApp 6 MI NW of Valdosta
RouteCounty Highway 775
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.89381, -83.36646
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,380 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shiloh Road over Franks Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shiloh 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 Shiloh Road over Franks Creek carry?

About 3,380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shiloh Road over Franks Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Shiloh Road over Franks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.