US Bridges

Lower River Road over Crooked Creek

GoodPosted for load

Dodge County, Georgia · 3.3 MI NW of Rhine · Structure no. 000000009100090

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
144 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,310
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower River Road over Crooked Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Lower River Road over Crooked Creek in Dodge County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 1,310 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,545 by 2032. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesLower River Road
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location3.3 MI NW of Rhine
RouteState Highway 87
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.01416, -83.24894
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 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,310 (2024)
Projected traffic1,545 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$844,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lower River Road over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower River Road over Crooked 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Lower River Road over Crooked Creek carry?

About 1,310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Lower River Road over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Lower River Road over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.