US Bridges

Centerville Road over Long Creek

GoodPosted for load

Oglethorpe County, Georgia · 7.5 MI E of Lexington · Structure no. 000000022100190

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
304 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
670
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Centerville Road over Long Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Centerville Road over Long Creek in Oglethorpe County, Georgia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 670 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 645 by 2031. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCenterville Road
CrossesLong Creek
Location7.5 MI E of Lexington
RouteCounty Highway 2164
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.86286, -82.98442
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 15
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2024)
Projected traffic645 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Centerville Road over Long Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Centerville Road over Long 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Centerville Road over Long Creek carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Centerville Road over Long Creek?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Centerville Road over Long Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.