US Bridges

SR 90- SR 128 over Buck Creek

GoodPosted for load

Macon County, Georgia · 1 MI N of Montezuma · Structure no. 000000019300180

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
238 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
2,320
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 90- SR 128 over Buck Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 90- SR 128 over Buck Creek in Macon County, Georgia. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1989, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,320 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,155 by 2031. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSR 90- SR 128
CrossesBuck Creek
Location1 MI N of Montezuma
RouteState Highway 90
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.31132, -84.06514
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans14
Design loadH 15
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,320 (2024)
Projected traffic4,155 by 2031
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 90- SR 128 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SR 90- SR 128 over Buck 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 90- SR 128 over Buck Creek carry?

About 2,320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 90- SR 128 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 90- SR 128 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.