US Bridges

CR 1268 Skipper over Cherry Creek

Good

Lowndes County, Georgia · 5 Miles North of Valdosta · Structure no. 000000018550780

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,080
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1268 Skipper over Cherry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 1268 Skipper over Cherry Creek in Lowndes County, Georgia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5,080 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,930 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 1268 Skipper
CrossesCherry Creek
Location5 Miles North of Valdosta
RouteCounty Highway 1268
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.91287, -83.26338
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,080 (2024)
Projected traffic3,930 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1268 Skipper over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1268 Skipper over Cherry 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1268 Skipper over Cherry Creek carry?

About 5,080 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 1268 Skipper over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 1268 Skipper over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.