US Bridges

Clark Lane over Buck Creek Trib

Good

Wheeler County, Georgia · 4.6 MI NW of Alamo · Structure no. 000000030950290

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark Lane over Buck Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying Clark Lane over Buck Creek Trib in Wheeler County, Georgia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesClark Lane
CrossesBuck Creek Trib
Location4.6 MI NW of Alamo
RouteCounty Highway 44
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.19483, -82.83517
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$281,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clark Lane over Buck Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark Lane over Buck 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Clark Lane over Buck Creek Trib carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clark Lane over Buck Creek Trib?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Clark Lane over Buck Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.