US Bridges

Lyons-Normantown R over Tiger Creek

Fair

Toombs County, Georgia · 4.5 MI NW of Lyons · Structure no. 000000027950150

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lyons-Normantown R over Tiger Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lyons-Normantown R over Tiger Creek in Toombs County, Georgia. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 56 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 519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLyons-Normantown R
CrossesTiger Creek
Location4.5 MI NW of Lyons
RouteCounty Highway 224
CountyToombs County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.28083, -82.35892
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans17
Design loadH 15
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2024)
Projected traffic735 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$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lyons-Normantown R over Tiger Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Lyons-Normantown R over Tiger 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-Normantown R over Tiger Creek carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lyons-Normantown R over Tiger Creek?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lyons-Normantown R over Tiger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.