Lock & Dam Road over Butler Creek
GoodRichmond County, Georgia · 8.8 MI NE of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024550380
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 135 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,160
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lock & Dam Road over Butler Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lock & Dam Road over Butler Creek in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 765 by 2032. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lock & Dam Road over Butler Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lock & Dam Road over Butler 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 Lock & Dam Road over Butler Creek carry?
About 1,160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Lock & Dam Road over Butler Creek?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Lock & Dam Road over Butler Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.