US Bridges

SR 46 over Lotts Creek

Good

Bulloch County, Georgia · 1.8 Miles East of Registe · Structure no. 000000003150590

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
374 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
2,560
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46 over Lotts Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 46 over Lotts Creek in Bulloch County, Georgia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 2,560 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,355 by 2031. The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 46
CrossesLotts Creek
Location1.8 Miles East of Registe
RouteState Highway 46
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.35553, -81.8573
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length374 ft (114 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,560 (2024)
Projected traffic2,355 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 46 over Lotts Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 46 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 46 over Lotts Creek carry?

About 2,560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 46 over Lotts Creek?

The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 46 over Lotts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.