US Bridges

Lott Bridge RD over Little River Trib

GoodPosted for load

Cook County, Georgia · App 3MI NW of Lenox · Structure no. 000000007550460

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lott Bridge RD over Little River Trib is a concrete tee beam carrying Lott Bridge RD over Little River Trib in Cook County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2031. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLott Bridge RD
CrossesLittle River Trib
LocationApp 3MI NW of Lenox
RouteCounty Highway 244
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.29738, -83.50927
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic345 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$996,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lott Bridge RD over Little River Trib built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lott Bridge RD over Little River Trib 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 Lott Bridge RD over Little River Trib carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lott Bridge RD over Little River Trib?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lott Bridge RD over Little River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.