SR 240 over Buck Creek
GoodMacon County, Georgia · 5 Mi. S. Ideal · Structure no. 000000019350610
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 400 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 390
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 240 over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 240 over Buck Creek in Macon County, Georgia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2031. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 240 over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 240 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 SR 240 over Buck Creek carry?
About 390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 240 over Buck Creek?
The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SR 240 over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.