US Bridges

Burl Lane Road over Dry Creek

GoodPosted for load

Seminole County, Georgia · App 3.8 MI N of SR 39 · Structure no. 000000025300120

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burl Lane Road over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Burl Lane Road over Dry Creek in Seminole County, Georgia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2031. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBurl Lane Road
CrossesDry Creek
LocationApp 3.8 MI N of SR 39
RouteCounty Highway 1704
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.06203, -84.82232
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2024)
Projected traffic660 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$879,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burl Lane Road over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burl Lane Road over Dry 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Burl Lane Road over Dry Creek carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Burl Lane Road over Dry Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Burl Lane Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.