US Bridges

SR 4 - US 1 over Hurricane Creek O/F

Good

Bacon County, Georgia · 0.5 MI N of Alma · Structure no. 000000000500040

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,840
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4 - US 1 over Hurricane Creek O/F is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 4 - US 1 over Hurricane Creek O/F in Bacon County, Georgia. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 72 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 6,840 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,505 by 2031. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 4 - US 1
CrossesHurricane Creek O/F
Location0.5 MI N of Alma
RouteU.S. Route 1
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.57344, -82.4617
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

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

How much traffic does SR 4 - US 1 over Hurricane Creek O/F 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 O/F?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4 - US 1 over Hurricane Creek O/F?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.