Saxton-Mattox RD over Long Creek
PoorPosted for loadOglethorpe County, Georgia · 17.5 MI NE of Lexington · Structure no. 000000022150110
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Saxton-Mattox RD over Long Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Saxton-Mattox RD over Long Creek in Oglethorpe County, Georgia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 75 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Saxton-Mattox RD over Long Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Saxton-Mattox RD over Long Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Saxton-Mattox RD over Long Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Saxton-Mattox RD over Long Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Saxton-Mattox RD over Long Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.