US Bridges

Alberson Road over Lime Creek

Good

Turner County, Georgia · 6 MI N of Ashburn · Structure no. 000000028750270

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alberson Road over Lime Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alberson Road over Lime Creek in Turner County, Georgia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2031. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAlberson Road
CrossesLime Creek
Location6 MI N of Ashburn
RouteCounty Highway 159
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.78847, -83.68526
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2031
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$563,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alberson Road over Lime Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alberson Road over Lime 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Alberson Road over Lime Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Alberson Road over Lime Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Alberson Road over Lime Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.