US Bridges

Clopine Lake RD over Big Indian Creek

Good

Peach County, Georgia · 6.5 MI SE of Ft Valley · Structure no. 000000022550010

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clopine Lake RD over Big Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Clopine Lake RD over Big Indian Creek in Peach County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesClopine Lake RD
CrossesBig Indian Creek
Location6.5 MI SE of Ft Valley
RouteCounty Highway 5
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.46041, -83.81698
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$821,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clopine Lake RD over Big Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clopine Lake RD over Big 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 Clopine Lake RD over Big Indian Creek carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clopine Lake RD over Big Indian Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Clopine Lake RD over Big Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.