US Bridges

Alexander Road over Lick Creek

Good

Putnam County, Georgia · 8 MI NE of Eatonton · Structure no. 000000023750500

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alexander Road over Lick Creek is a steel culvert carrying Alexander Road over Lick Creek in Putnam County, Georgia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesAlexander Road
CrossesLick Creek
Location8 MI NE of Eatonton
RouteCounty Highway 133
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.42366, -83.30914
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic900 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$316,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alexander Road over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alexander Road over Lick 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 2024.

How much traffic does Alexander Road over Lick Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Alexander Road over Lick Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Alexander Road over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.