US Bridges

SR 111 over Lost Creek

Good

Colquitt County, Georgia · 16 MI SW of Moultrie · Structure no. 000000007100980

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,580
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 111 over Lost Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 111 over Lost Creek in Colquitt County, Georgia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,580 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,890 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 111
CrossesLost Creek
Location16 MI SW of Moultrie
RouteState Highway 111
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.10583, -84.00883
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,580 (2024)
Projected traffic1,890 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 111 over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 111 over Lost 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 111 over Lost Creek carry?

About 1,580 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 111 over Lost Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 111 over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.