US Bridges

Burl Lane Road over Dry Creek Trib

GoodPosted for load

Seminole County, Georgia · App 5 Mile East of JCT SR · Structure no. 000000025300130

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

About this bridge

Burl Lane Road over Dry Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Burl Lane Road over Dry Creek Trib 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 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBurl Lane Road
CrossesDry Creek Trib
LocationApp 5 Mile East of JCT SR
RouteCounty Highway 1704
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.0615, -84.79998
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 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$527,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burl Lane Road over Dry Creek Trib built?

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

What condition is Burl Lane Road over Dry Creek Trib 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 Trib carry?

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

How long is Burl Lane Road over Dry Creek Trib?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 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 Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.