Bill Merritt Road over Lanahassee Creek
GoodMarion County, Georgia · 10.5 MI SE of Buena Vista · Structure no. 000000019750220
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bill Merritt Road over Lanahassee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bill Merritt Road over Lanahassee Creek 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.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2031. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bill Merritt Road over Lanahassee Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bill Merritt Road over Lanahassee 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Bill Merritt Road over Lanahassee Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bill Merritt Road over Lanahassee Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Bill Merritt Road over Lanahassee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.