US Bridges

Lost Creek Road over Lost Creek

FairPosted for load

Mitchell County, Georgia · App 1.3 Miles Southeast O · Structure no. 000000020550520

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lost Creek Road over Lost Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lost Creek Road over Lost Creek in Mitchell County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLost Creek Road
CrossesLost Creek
LocationApp 1.3 Miles Southeast O
RouteCounty Highway 178
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.15369, -84.04932
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans12
Design loadHS 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2032
Trucks0%
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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lost Creek Road over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lost Creek Road 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 Lost Creek Road over Lost Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lost Creek Road over Lost Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lost Creek Road over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.