Lincoln County Bridge Report Card
Lincoln County scores 91 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Lincoln County, Georgia
Lincoln County has 32 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 1 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 3.1% is above the 1.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 960 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Lincoln County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 91/100 (A). The county has 32 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 1 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 960 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 3.1% | 6.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 2.8% of measured traffic | 2.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 49 years vs 48 nationally | 0.5 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 34,040 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 3.1% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 49 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 960 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Lincoln County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR 220 over Soap Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 960 | 1952 |
| SR 47 over Little River | High traffic | Good | 4,900 | 2015 |
| SR 47 over Dry Fork Creek | High traffic | Fair | 3,460 | 1935 |
| SR 79 over Soap Creek | High traffic | Fair | 3,027 | 1993 |
| US 378 / SR 43 over Savannah River | High traffic | Good | 2,670 | 2016 |
| US 378 SR 43 over Soap Creek | High traffic | Good | 2,360 | 2018 |
| SR 43 over Lloyd Creek | High traffic | Fair | 1,550 | 1953 |
| SR 43 Connector over Dry Fork Creek Trib | High traffic | Good | 1,540 | 1998 |
| SR 43 Connector over Dry Fork Creek | High traffic | Good | 1,540 | 1998 |
| SR 79 over Mills Creek | High traffic | Fair | 1,100 | 1954 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.