US Bridges

US 1 SR 4 over Bay Creek Trib

Fair

Appling County, Georgia · 8.5 MI N of Baxley · Structure no. 000000000100100

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,050
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 SR 4 over Bay Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying US 1 SR 4 over Bay Creek Trib in Appling County, Georgia. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 98 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,050 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,345 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesUS 1 SR 4
CrossesBay Creek Trib
Location8.5 MI N of Baxley
RouteU.S. Route 1
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.91355, -82.35607
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,050 (2024)
Projected traffic6,345 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$290,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 SR 4 over Bay Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is US 1 SR 4 over Bay Creek Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does US 1 SR 4 over Bay Creek Trib carry?

About 6,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 1 SR 4 over Bay Creek Trib?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 1 SR 4 over Bay Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.