US Bridges

Lower River Road over Little Crooked Creek

Fair

Dodge County, Georgia · 4 MI NW of Rhine · Structure no. 000000009100100

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,310
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower River Road over Little Crooked Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lower River Road over Little Crooked Creek in Dodge County, Georgia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,310 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,545 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLower River Road
CrossesLittle Crooked Creek
Location4 MI NW of Rhine
RouteState Highway 87
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.02783, -83.25012
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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$164,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lower River Road over Little Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower River Road over Little Crooked Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

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

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

How long is Lower River Road over Little Crooked Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Lower River Road over Little Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.