US Bridges

US 301 Bypass / SR over Lotts Creek Trib

Fair

Bulloch County, Georgia · 3 MI S of Statesboro · Structure no. 000000003101120

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 301 Bypass / SR over Lotts Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying US 301 Bypass / SR over Lotts Creek Trib in Bulloch County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 26,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,740 by 2031. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 301 Bypass / SR
CrossesLotts Creek Trib
Location3 MI S of Statesboro
RouteU.S. Route 301
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.40968, -81.75925
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,400 (2024)
Projected traffic19,740 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$240,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 301 Bypass / SR over Lotts Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 301 Bypass / SR over Lotts Creek Trib 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 301 Bypass / SR over Lotts Creek Trib carry?

About 26,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 301 Bypass / SR over Lotts Creek Trib?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US 301 Bypass / SR over Lotts Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.