US Bridges

Lyons Center Road over Little Rocky Creek

Fair

Toombs County, Georgia · 0.3 MI SW of Lyons · Structure no. 000000027900430

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,870
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lyons Center Road over Little Rocky Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lyons Center Road over Little Rocky Creek in Toombs County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 2,870 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,160 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLyons Center Road
CrossesLittle Rocky Creek
Location0.3 MI SW of Lyons
RouteCounty Highway 1898
CountyToombs County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.18158, -82.3469
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,870 (2024)
Projected traffic2,160 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lyons Center Road over Little Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lyons Center Road over Little Rocky 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Lyons Center Road over Little Rocky Creek carry?

About 2,870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lyons Center Road over Little Rocky Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Lyons Center Road over Little Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.