US Bridges

Jim Water Road over Little Lotts Creek

Fair

Bulloch County, Georgia · 10.6 MI S of Statesboro · Structure no. 000000003150490

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
85 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jim Water Road over Little Lotts Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jim Water Road over Little Lotts Creek 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2031. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJim Water Road
CrossesLittle Lotts Creek
Location10.6 MI S of Statesboro
RouteCounty Highway 220
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.2963, -81.80736
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic45 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 SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$498,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jim Water Road over Little Lotts Creek built?

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

What condition is Jim Water Road over Little Lotts Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Jim Water Road over Little Lotts Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jim Water Road over Little Lotts Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Jim Water Road over Little Lotts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.