Deepstep Road over Buffalo Creek
GoodWashington County, Georgia · 0.8 MI E of Deepstep · Structure no. 000000030300290
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 440 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,690
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Deepstep Road over Buffalo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Deepstep Road over Buffalo Creek in Washington County, Georgia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 66 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 1,690 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,070 by 2032. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Deepstep Road over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Deepstep Road over Buffalo 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Deepstep Road over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 1,690 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Deepstep Road over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Deepstep Road over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.