US Bridges

SR 49- SR 90 over Buck Creek Trib

Good

Macon County, Georgia · East Oglethorpe · Structure no. 000000019300130

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,220
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49- SR 90 over Buck Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 49- SR 90 over Buck Creek Trib in Macon County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 4,220 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,235 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 49- SR 90
CrossesBuck Creek Trib
LocationEast Oglethorpe
RouteState Highway 49
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.29624, -84.05198
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic4,220 (2024)
Projected traffic8,235 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$141,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 49- SR 90 over Buck Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 49- SR 90 over Buck Creek Trib 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 49- SR 90 over Buck Creek Trib carry?

About 4,220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 49- SR 90 over Buck Creek Trib?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 49- SR 90 over Buck Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.