US Bridges

Lake Pleasant Ch R over Lost Creek Trib

PoorClosed to traffic

Mitchell County, Georgia · App 3 MI Nne of Cotton · Structure no. 000000020550310

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Pleasant Ch R over Lost Creek Trib is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Pleasant Ch R over Lost Creek Trib in Mitchell County, Georgia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLake Pleasant Ch R
CrossesLost Creek Trib
LocationApp 3 MI Nne of Cotton
RouteCounty Highway 128
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.20226, -84.05096
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Superstructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$136,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Pleasant Ch R over Lost Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

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

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

How long is Lake Pleasant Ch R over Lost Creek Trib?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Pleasant Ch R over Lost Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.