US Bridges

Judge Lott Road over New River

GoodPosted for load

Cook County, Georgia · App 4.7 MI E of Lenox · Structure no. 000000007500270

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
135 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Judge Lott Road over New River is a concrete tee beam carrying Judge Lott Road over New River in Cook County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 790 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 855 by 2032. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesJudge Lott Road
CrossesNew River
LocationApp 4.7 MI E of Lenox
RouteCounty Highway 547
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.26767, -83.39366
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2024)
Projected traffic855 by 2032
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$791,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Judge Lott Road over New River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Judge Lott Road over New River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Judge Lott Road over New River carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Judge Lott Road over New River?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Judge Lott Road over New River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.