Tom Buffington Rd. over Lazer Creek
GoodTalbot County, Georgia · 3 Mi. SE of Woodland · Structure no. 000000026350790
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 158
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tom Buffington Rd. over Lazer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tom Buffington Rd. over Lazer Creek in Talbot County, Georgia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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.
It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tom Buffington Rd. over Lazer Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tom Buffington Rd. over Lazer 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 Tom Buffington Rd. over Lazer Creek carry?
About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Tom Buffington Rd. over Lazer Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Tom Buffington Rd. over Lazer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.