US Bridges

C.T. Lord Hwy. over Black Creek

GoodPosted for load

Wilkinson County, Georgia · 9.3 MI NW of Toomsboro · Structure no. 000000031900240

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.T. Lord Hwy. over Black Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying C.T. Lord Hwy. over Black Creek in Wilkinson County, Georgia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 420 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 765 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesC.T. Lord Hwy.
CrossesBlack Creek
Location9.3 MI NW of Toomsboro
RouteState Highway 112
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.94146, -83.15504
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2024)
Projected traffic765 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$598,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.T. Lord Hwy. over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.T. Lord Hwy. over Black 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does C.T. Lord Hwy. over Black Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is C.T. Lord Hwy. over Black Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns C.T. Lord Hwy. over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.