US Bridges

Old Lake Park RD over Dasher Creek

Good

Lowndes County, Georgia · 7 MI SE of Valdosta · Structure no. 000000018550500

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Lake Park RD over Dasher Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Lake Park RD over Dasher Creek in Lowndes County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOld Lake Park RD
CrossesDasher Creek
Location7 MI SE of Valdosta
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.75151, -83.1925
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks15%
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$223,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Lake Park RD over Dasher Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Lake Park RD over Dasher 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 Old Lake Park RD over Dasher Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Old Lake Park RD over Dasher Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Old Lake Park RD over Dasher Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.