US Bridges

Michael Lake Road over Coleman Creek

Good

Wayne County, Georgia · 6.5 MI W of Screven · Structure no. 000000030550550

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Michael Lake Road over Coleman Creek is a concrete slab carrying Michael Lake Road over Coleman Creek in Wayne County, Georgia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,110 by 2031. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMichael Lake Road
CrossesColeman Creek
Location6.5 MI W of Screven
RouteCounty Highway 185
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.52326, -82.1262
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2024)
Projected traffic1,110 by 2031
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Michael Lake Road over Coleman Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Michael Lake Road over Coleman 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Michael Lake Road over Coleman Creek carry?

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

How long is Michael Lake Road over Coleman Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Michael Lake Road over Coleman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.