US Bridges

US 1 (sbl) / SR 4 over Spanish Creek

Good

Charlton County, Georgia · 7 MI N of Folkston · Structure no. 000000004900530

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
210 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,250
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 (sbl) / SR 4 over Spanish Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 1 (sbl) / SR 4 over Spanish Creek in Charlton County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,135 by 2032. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 1 (sbl) / SR 4
CrossesSpanish Creek
Location7 MI N of Folkston
RouteU.S. Route 1
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.92146, -82.08923
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 rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 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 traffic9,135 by 2032
Trucks30%
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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 (sbl) / SR 4 over 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 Spanish Creek carry?

About 3,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

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

The structure is 210 ft (64 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 Spanish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.