Third Avenue over Sugar Creek
GoodLowndes County, Georgia · Valdosta -West Section · Structure no. 000000018550420
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Third Avenue over Sugar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Third Avenue over Sugar Creek in Lowndes County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,355 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 35 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Third Avenue over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Third Avenue 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Third Avenue over Sugar Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Third Avenue over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Third Avenue over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.