US 78 SR 10 over Buffalo Creek
FairOglethorpe County, Georgia · 6 MI SE of Lexington · Structure no. 000000022100030
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 212 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,340
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 78 SR 10 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 78 SR 10 over Buffalo Creek in Oglethorpe County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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.
It carries about 3,340 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2031. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 78 SR 10 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 78 SR 10 over Buffalo 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does US 78 SR 10 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 3,340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 78 SR 10 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 78 SR 10 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.