US Bridges

Bill Merritt Road over W Fork Lanahassee Crk

GoodPosted for load

Marion County, Georgia · 10 MI S of Buena Vista · Structure no. 000000019750210

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bill Merritt Road over W Fork Lanahassee Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bill Merritt Road over W Fork Lanahassee Crk in Marion County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2031. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesBill Merritt Road
CrossesW Fork Lanahassee Crk
Location10 MI S of Buena Vista
RouteCounty Highway 122
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.15929, -84.51823
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic135 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$226,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bill Merritt Road over W Fork Lanahassee Crk built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bill Merritt Road over W Fork Lanahassee Crk 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Bill Merritt Road over W Fork Lanahassee Crk carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bill Merritt Road over W Fork Lanahassee Crk?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Bill Merritt Road over W Fork Lanahassee Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.