US Bridges

SR 46 over Little Lotts Creek

Good

Bulloch County, Georgia · 5.5 MI E of Register · Structure no. 000000003101130

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,560
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46 over Little Lotts Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 46 over Little Lotts Creek in Bulloch County, Georgia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 2,560 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,355 by 2031. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 46
CrossesLittle Lotts Creek
Location5.5 MI E of Register
RouteState Highway 46
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.32637, -81.80254
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,560 (2024)
Projected traffic2,355 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 46 over Little Lotts Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 46 over Little Lotts Creek 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 SR 46 over Little Lotts Creek carry?

About 2,560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 46 over Little Lotts Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 46 over Little Lotts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.