Buck Creek Road over High Falls Lake
GoodMonroe County, Georgia · 11 MI NW of Forsyth · Structure no. 000000020750450
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,160
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buck Creek Road over High Falls Lake is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Buck Creek Road over High Falls Lake in Monroe County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 2,160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,145 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Buck Creek Road over High Falls Lake built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buck Creek Road over High Falls Lake 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Buck Creek Road over High Falls Lake carry?
About 2,160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Buck Creek Road over High Falls Lake?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Buck Creek Road over High Falls Lake?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.