US Bridges

Buckhead Road over North Sugar Creek

Good

Morgan County, Georgia · 2.6 MI E of Madison · Structure no. 000000021150790

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,690
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckhead Road over North Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buckhead Road over North Sugar Creek in Morgan County, Georgia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 2,690 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2034. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBuckhead Road
CrossesNorth Sugar Creek
Location2.6 MI E of Madison
RouteCounty Highway 154
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.58787, -83.42493
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,690 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$461.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buckhead Road over North Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buckhead Road over North Sugar 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Buckhead Road over North Sugar Creek carry?

About 2,690 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Buckhead Road over North Sugar Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Buckhead Road over North Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.