US Bridges

Cypress Lake TR over Bevel Creek

Fair

Lowndes County, Georgia · 5 Miles South West of Lak · Structure no. 000000018550750

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cypress Lake TR over Bevel Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cypress Lake TR over Bevel Creek in Lowndes County, Georgia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCypress Lake TR
CrossesBevel Creek
Location5 Miles South West of Lak
RouteCounty Highway 1136
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.6571, -83.25129
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$586,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cypress Lake TR over Bevel Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cypress Lake TR over Bevel 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Cypress Lake TR over Bevel Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cypress Lake TR over Bevel Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cypress Lake TR over Bevel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.