US Bridges

US 25 / SR 73 over Little Lotts Creek

Fair

Bulloch County, Georgia · In City Limit Statesboro · Structure no. 000000003100420

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,430
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 25 / SR 73 over Little Lotts Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 25 / SR 73 over Little Lotts Creek in Bulloch County, Georgia. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 8,430 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,435 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 25 / SR 73
CrossesLittle Lotts Creek
LocationIn City Limit Statesboro
RouteU.S. Route 25
CountyBulloch County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.43615, -81.78471
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,430 (2024)
Projected traffic12,435 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$254,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 25 / SR 73 over Little 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 April 2024.

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

About 8,430 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.