US Bridges

C.T. Lord Hwy. over Little Black Creek

Good

Wilkinson County, Georgia · 11.8 MI NW of Toomsboro · Structure no. 000000031900250

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.T. Lord Hwy. over Little Black Creek is a concrete culvert carrying C.T. Lord Hwy. over Little Black Creek in Wilkinson County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 765 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesC.T. Lord Hwy.
CrossesLittle Black Creek
Location11.8 MI NW of Toomsboro
RouteState Highway 112
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.97114, -83.17481
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.T. Lord Hwy. over Little 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 Little Black Creek carry?

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

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

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.