US Bridges

G .W. Oliver Road over Little Lotts Creek

Fair

Bulloch County, Georgia · 4.8 MI E of Register · Structure no. 000000003150510

Built
1998
27 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

G .W. Oliver Road over Little Lotts Creek is a concrete culvert carrying G .W. Oliver Road over Little Lotts Creek in Bulloch County, Georgia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2031. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesG .W. Oliver Road
CrossesLittle Lotts Creek
Location4.8 MI E of Register
RouteCounty Highway 252
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.34848, -81.80615
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 traffic405 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 G .W. Oliver Road over Little Lotts Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is G .W. Oliver 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 G .W. Oliver Road over Little Lotts Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is G .W. Oliver 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 G .W. Oliver Road over Little Lotts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.