Young Road over Buffalo Creek
FairOglethorpe County, Georgia · 2.9 MI SE of Lexington · Structure no. 000000022150250
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 158
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Young Road over Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Young Road over Buffalo Creek in Oglethorpe County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Young Road over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Young Road 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 Young Road over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Young Road over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns Young Road over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.