US Bridges

Pulaski Road over Lotts Creek Overflow

GoodPosted for load

Bulloch County, Georgia · 8.3 MI W of Statesboro · Structure no. 000000003150030

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,960
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pulaski Road over Lotts Creek Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying Pulaski Road over Lotts Creek Overflow in Bulloch County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,960 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,815 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesPulaski Road
CrossesLotts Creek Overflow
Location8.3 MI W of Statesboro
RouteCounty Highway 142
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.4139, -81.91572
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,960 (2024)
Projected traffic4,815 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$527,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pulaski Road over Lotts Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pulaski Road over Lotts Creek Overflow 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pulaski Road over Lotts Creek Overflow carry?

About 3,960 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pulaski Road over Lotts Creek Overflow?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pulaski Road over Lotts Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.