US Bridges

US 25 / SR 73 over Lotts Creek

Fair

Bulloch County, Georgia · 1.8 MI NE of Register · Structure no. 000000003100410

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
400 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 25 / SR 73 over Lotts Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 25 / SR 73 over Lotts Creek in Bulloch County, Georgia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,315 by 2031. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 25 / SR 73
CrossesLotts Creek
Location1.8 MI NE of Register
RouteU.S. Route 25
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.36611, -81.85491
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2024)
Projected traffic21,315 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$4.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns US 25 / SR 73 over Lotts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.