Little John Road over Duck Creek
PoorPosted for loadWalker County, Georgia · 3.2 MI SW of Lafayette · Structure no. 000000029550210
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 62 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Little John Road over Duck Creek is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Little John Road over Duck Creek in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Little John Road over Duck Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Little John Road over Duck Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Little John Road over Duck Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Little John Road over Duck Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Little John Road over Duck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.