US Bridges

Barnesville Road over Buck Creek

GoodPosted for load

Spalding County, Georgia · 5 MI E of Orchard Hill · Structure no. 000000025550430

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
980
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barnesville Road over Buck Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Barnesville Road over Buck Creek in Spalding County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 980 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2031. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBarnesville Road
CrossesBuck Creek
Location5 MI E of Orchard Hill
RouteCounty Highway 506
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.20381, -84.14371
Functional classRural Minor 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic980 (2024)
Projected traffic840 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$633,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barnesville Road over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barnesville Road over Buck 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 Barnesville Road over Buck Creek carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Barnesville Road over Buck Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Barnesville Road over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.