US Bridges

Centerville Road over Indian Creek

GoodPosted for load

Oglethorpe County, Georgia · 7 MI E of Lexington · Structure no. 000000022100200

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

About this bridge

Centerville Road over Indian Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Centerville Road over Indian 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 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCenterville Road
CrossesIndian Creek
Location7 MI E of Lexington
RouteCounty Highway 2164
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.88741, -82.99171
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 rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$844,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Centerville Road over Indian Creek built?

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

What condition is Centerville Road over Indian 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 Indian Creek carry?

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

How long is Centerville Road over Indian Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Centerville Road over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.