US Bridges

Old Phoenix Road over Lick Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Georgia · 8.5 MI NE of Eatonton · Structure no. 000000023700190

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,690
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Phoenix Road over Lick Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Phoenix Road over Lick Creek in Putnam County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 4,690 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,490 by 2031. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Phoenix Road
CrossesLick Creek
Location8.5 MI NE of Eatonton
RouteCounty Highway 2167
CountyPutnam County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.40378, -83.27229
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,690 (2024)
Projected traffic5,490 by 2031
Trucks1%
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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Phoenix Road over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Phoenix Road over Lick 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Old Phoenix Road over Lick Creek carry?

About 4,690 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Phoenix Road over Lick Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Phoenix Road over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.