US Bridges

Lovers Lane over Town Creek

Good

Pulaski County, Georgia · 1.6 MI NW of Hawkinsville · Structure no. 000000023550110

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
940
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lovers Lane over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lovers Lane over Town Creek in Pulaski County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 940 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLovers Lane
CrossesTown Creek
Location1.6 MI NW of Hawkinsville
RouteCounty Highway 100
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.29238, -83.4926
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic940 (2024)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lovers Lane over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lovers Lane over Town 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Lovers Lane over Town Creek carry?

About 940 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lovers Lane over Town Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lovers Lane over Town Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.