US Bridges

Mclemore Street over Town Creek Trib

Good

Walker County, Georgia · In Lafayette · Structure no. 000000029550610

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,542
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mclemore Street over Town Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Mclemore Street over Town Creek Trib in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,542 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMclemore Street
CrossesTown Creek Trib
LocationIn Lafayette
RouteCity Street 539
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.69797, -85.28614
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,542 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mclemore Street over Town Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mclemore Street over Town Creek Trib 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Mclemore Street over Town Creek Trib carry?

About 1,542 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mclemore Street over Town Creek Trib?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Mclemore Street over Town Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.