US Bridges

Robinson Road over Buck Creek

Good

Macon County, Georgia · 8 MI W of Oglethorpe · Structure no. 000000019350200

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Robinson Road over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Robinson Road over Buck Creek in Macon County, Georgia. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 51 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2031. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRobinson Road
CrossesBuck Creek
Location8 MI W of Oglethorpe
RouteCounty Highway 96
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.29075, -84.20923
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans13
Design loadH 15
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic165 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Robinson Road over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Robinson Road 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Robinson Road over Buck Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Robinson Road over Buck Creek?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Robinson Road over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.