US Bridges

US 1 SR 4 over Ten Mile Creek

Good

Appling County, Georgia · 2 MI N of Baxley · Structure no. 000000000100040

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,620
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 SR 4 over Ten Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 1 SR 4 over Ten Mile Creek in Appling County, Georgia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 5,620 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,255 by 2031. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 1 SR 4
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location2 MI N of Baxley
RouteU.S. Route 1
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.81964, -82.34411
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,620 (2024)
Projected traffic9,255 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$589,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 SR 4 over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is US 1 SR 4 over Ten Mile 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 2025.

How much traffic does US 1 SR 4 over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 5,620 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 1 SR 4 over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 1 SR 4 over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.