US Bridges

Lake Pleasant Ch R over Lost Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Mitchell County, Georgia · App 3 MI Nne of Cotton · Structure no. 000000020550300

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
63 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Pleasant Ch R over Lost Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Pleasant Ch R over Lost Creek in Mitchell County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLake Pleasant Ch R
CrossesLost Creek
LocationApp 3 MI Nne of Cotton
RouteCounty Highway 128
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.20659, -84.04376
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$369,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Pleasant Ch R over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Pleasant Ch R over Lost Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Pleasant Ch R over Lost Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lake Pleasant Ch R over Lost Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Pleasant Ch R over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.