US Bridges

Deloach Church Rd. over Lotts Creek Overflow

Good

Bulloch County, Georgia · 13 MI S of Statesboro · Structure no. 000000003150210

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deloach Church Rd. over Lotts Creek Overflow is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Deloach Church Rd. over Lotts Creek Overflow 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesDeloach Church Rd.
CrossesLotts Creek Overflow
Location13 MI S of Statesboro
RouteCounty Highway 268
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.21764, -81.80377
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2024)
Projected traffic900 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$586,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Deloach Church Rd. over Lotts Creek Overflow built?

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

What condition is Deloach Church Rd. 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Deloach Church Rd. over Lotts Creek Overflow carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Deloach Church Rd. over Lotts Creek Overflow?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Deloach Church Rd. over Lotts Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.