US Bridges

Lawdon Road over Little Patsiliga Creek

FairPosted for load

Taylor County, Georgia · 10 MI NW of Butler · Structure no. 000000026950140

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawdon Road over Little Patsiliga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lawdon Road over Little Patsiliga Creek in Taylor County, Georgia. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLawdon Road
CrossesLittle Patsiliga Creek
Location10 MI NW of Butler
RouteCounty Highway 99
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.67992, -84.29137
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 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 rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$147,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lawdon Road over Little Patsiliga Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lawdon Road over Little Patsiliga Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Lawdon Road over Little Patsiliga Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lawdon Road over Little Patsiliga Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lawdon Road over Little Patsiliga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.