US Bridges

Peggy Sheppard RD over Lime Creek

GoodPosted for load

Sumter County, Georgia · 13 MI E of Americus · Structure no. 000000026150460

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
194
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peggy Sheppard RD over Lime Creek is a concrete slab carrying Peggy Sheppard RD over Lime Creek in Sumter County, Georgia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 194 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesPeggy Sheppard RD
CrossesLime Creek
Location13 MI E of Americus
RouteCounty Highway 53
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.0349, -83.99247
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$586,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peggy Sheppard RD over Lime Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peggy Sheppard RD over Lime 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Peggy Sheppard RD over Lime Creek carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Peggy Sheppard RD over Lime Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Peggy Sheppard RD over Lime Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.