US Bridges

State Route 120 over Lane Creek

Good

Paulding County, Georgia · 2.3 Mi. SW of Dallas · Structure no. 000000022350830

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,640
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 120 over Lane Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 120 over Lane Creek in Paulding County, Georgia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 7,640 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,070 by 2031. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesState Route 120
CrossesLane Creek
Location2.3 Mi. SW of Dallas
RouteState Highway 120
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.90601, -84.8739
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,640 (2024)
Projected traffic8,070 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 120 over Lane Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 120 over Lane 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 120 over Lane Creek carry?

About 7,640 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Route 120 over Lane Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 120 over Lane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.