US Bridges

Tucker Road over Dukes Bay Canal

Good

Lowndes County, Georgia · Valdosta - South Section · Structure no. 000000018550860

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tucker Road over Dukes Bay Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Tucker Road over Dukes Bay Canal in Lowndes County, Georgia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTucker Road
CrossesDukes Bay Canal
LocationValdosta - South Section
RouteCity Street 1191
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.8122, -83.26715
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic540 (2024)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2031
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tucker Road over Dukes Bay Canal built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tucker Road over Dukes Bay Canal 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 Tucker Road over Dukes Bay Canal carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Tucker Road over Dukes Bay Canal?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Tucker Road over Dukes Bay Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.