US Bridges

US 25 / SR 73 over Lotts Creek Trib

Good

Bulloch County, Georgia · 1.5 MI SE of Register · Structure no. 000000003100380

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 25 / SR 73 over Lotts Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying US 25 / SR 73 over Lotts Creek Trib in Bulloch County, Georgia. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 85 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 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,275 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 25 / SR 73
CrossesLotts Creek Trib
Location1.5 MI SE of Register
RouteU.S. Route 25
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.34783, -81.86691
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 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 traffic13,800 (2024)
Projected traffic19,275 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 25 / SR 73 over Lotts Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is US 25 / SR 73 over Lotts Creek Trib 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 25 / SR 73 over Lotts Creek Trib carry?

About 13,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 25 / SR 73 over Lotts Creek Trib?

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

Who owns US 25 / SR 73 over Lotts Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.