US Bridges

Billy Lindsey Road over Fishing Creek

Good

Wilkes County, Georgia · 3.2 MI E of Washington · Structure no. 000000031750280

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Billy Lindsey Road over Fishing Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Billy Lindsey Road over Fishing Creek in Wilkes County, Georgia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 75 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBilly Lindsey Road
CrossesFishing Creek
Location3.2 MI E of Washington
RouteCounty Highway 144
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.78175, -82.71915
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic15 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$153,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Billy Lindsey Road over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Billy Lindsey Road over Fishing 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Billy Lindsey Road over Fishing Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Billy Lindsey Road over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Billy Lindsey Road over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.