US Bridges

US 25 Sbl / SR 73 over Lotts Creek Trib

Good

Bulloch County, Georgia · 1.5 MI E of Register · Structure no. 000000003100400

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,860
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 25 Sbl / SR 73 over Lotts Creek Trib is a concrete tee beam carrying US 25 Sbl / SR 73 over Lotts Creek Trib in Bulloch County, Georgia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 6,860 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,315 by 2031. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 25 Sbl / SR 73
CrossesLotts Creek Trib
Location1.5 MI E of Register
RouteU.S. Route 25
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.36034, -81.86062
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,860 (2024)
Projected traffic21,315 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$580,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 25 Sbl / SR 73 over Lotts Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 25 Sbl / 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 Sbl / SR 73 over Lotts Creek Trib carry?

About 6,860 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.