US Bridges

US280 over Lanahassee Crk.

Good

Webster County, Georgia · 2.2 M. E. of Preston · Structure no. 000000030750150

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
234 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,620
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US280 over Lanahassee Crk. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US280 over Lanahassee Crk. in Webster County, Georgia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,620 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,715 by 2031. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesUS280
CrossesLanahassee Crk.
Location2.2 M. E. of Preston
RouteU.S. Route 280
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.0499, -84.50692
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,620 (2024)
Projected traffic2,715 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US280 over Lanahassee Crk. built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US280 over Lanahassee Crk. 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 US280 over Lanahassee Crk. carry?

About 2,620 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US280 over Lanahassee Crk.?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US280 over Lanahassee Crk.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.