US Bridges

Cypress Lake Road over Lotts Creek

Good

Bulloch County, Georgia · 5 MI SW of Statesboro · Structure no. 000000003150100

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
244 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
1,560
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cypress Lake Road over Lotts Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Cypress Lake Road over Lotts Creek in Bulloch County, Georgia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 1,560 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,840 by 2031. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCypress Lake Road
CrossesLotts Creek
Location5 MI SW of Statesboro
RouteCounty Highway 153
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.39347, -81.86494
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,560 (2024)
Projected traffic3,840 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cypress Lake Road over Lotts Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Cypress Lake Road over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Cypress Lake Road over Lotts Creek carry?

About 1,560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cypress Lake Road over Lotts Creek?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Cypress Lake Road over Lotts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.