Salem Church Road over Lotts Creek
GoodCandler County, Georgia · 7.4 MI NE of Metter · Structure no. 000000004300450
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,153
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Salem Church Road over Lotts Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Salem Church Road over Lotts Creek in Candler County, Georgia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 555 by 2031. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Salem Church Road over Lotts Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Salem Church 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Salem Church Road over Lotts Creek carry?
About 1,153 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Salem Church Road over Lotts Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Salem Church Road over Lotts Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.