US Bridges

Bulldog Road over Buckhorn Creek

Good

Toombs County, Georgia · 8 MI SW of Lyons · Structure no. 000000027900400

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,210
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bulldog Road over Buckhorn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bulldog Road over Buckhorn Creek in Toombs County, Georgia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 2,210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,505 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBulldog Road
CrossesBuckhorn Creek
Location8 MI SW of Lyons
RouteCounty Highway 1898
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.11319, -82.43248
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,210 (2024)
Projected traffic2,505 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$316,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bulldog Road over Buckhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bulldog Road over Buckhorn 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Bulldog Road over Buckhorn Creek carry?

About 2,210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bulldog Road over Buckhorn Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Bulldog Road over Buckhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.