US Bridges

Wood Bridge Road over Lotts Creek

Fair

Candler County, Georgia · 7.1 MI NE of Metter · Structure no. 000000004350130

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wood Bridge Road over Lotts Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wood Bridge Road over Lotts Creek in Candler County, Georgia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2031. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWood Bridge Road
CrossesLotts Creek
Location7.1 MI NE of Metter
RouteCounty Highway 239
CountyCandler County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.4702, -81.97434
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$337,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wood Bridge Road over Lotts Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wood Bridge Road over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Wood Bridge Road over Lotts Creek carry?

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

How long is Wood Bridge Road over Lotts Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Wood Bridge Road over Lotts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.