US Bridges

Lamar Road over Spring Creek

Good

Sumter County, Georgia · 7.9 MI NE of Leslie · Structure no. 000000026100480

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lamar Road over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lamar Road over Spring Creek in Sumter County, Georgia. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 50 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.

It carries about 640 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2032. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesLamar Road
CrossesSpring Creek
Location7.9 MI NE of Leslie
RouteCounty Highway 2087
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.98462, -83.95583
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2024)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$615,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lamar Road over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Lamar Road over Spring 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Lamar Road over Spring Creek carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lamar Road over Spring Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lamar Road over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.