US Bridges

US 1 (sbl) / SR 4 over Little Spanish Creek

Good

Charlton County, Georgia · 6 MI N of Folkston · Structure no. 000000004900520

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,250
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 (sbl) / SR 4 over Little Spanish Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 1 (sbl) / SR 4 over Little Spanish Creek in Charlton County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 3,250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,495 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 1 (sbl) / SR 4
CrossesLittle Spanish Creek
Location6 MI N of Folkston
RouteU.S. Route 1
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.90787, -82.07208
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,250 (2024)
Projected traffic9,495 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$879,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 (sbl) / SR 4 over Little Spanish Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 (sbl) / SR 4 over Little Spanish 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 1 (sbl) / SR 4 over Little Spanish Creek carry?

About 3,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 1 (sbl) / SR 4 over Little Spanish Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 (sbl) / SR 4 over Little Spanish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.