US Bridges

Drew Allen Road over Lewis Creek

Good

Pike County, Georgia · 1 MI NW of Zebulon · Structure no. 000000023150070

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Drew Allen Road over Lewis Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Drew Allen Road over Lewis Creek in Pike County, Georgia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 530 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDrew Allen Road
CrossesLewis Creek
Location1 MI NW of Zebulon
RouteCounty Highway 50
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.12731, -84.36171
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$293,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Drew Allen Road over Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Drew Allen Road over Lewis 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Drew Allen Road over Lewis Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Drew Allen Road over Lewis Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Drew Allen Road over Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.