US Bridges

SR 4 - US 1 over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Bacon County, Georgia · N City Limits of Alma · Structure no. 000000000500030

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
320 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
6,840
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4 - US 1 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 4 - US 1 over Hurricane Creek in Bacon County, Georgia. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 80 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 6,840 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,505 by 2031. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 4 - US 1
CrossesHurricane Creek
LocationN City Limits of Alma
RouteU.S. Route 1
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.56792, -82.46425
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,840 (2024)
Projected traffic8,505 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4 - US 1 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is SR 4 - US 1 over Hurricane Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4 - US 1 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 6,840 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 4 - US 1 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4 - US 1 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.