US Bridges

Lambs Bridge Road over Little Canoochee Creek

Good

Emanuel County, Georgia · 3.7 MI SW of Twin City · Structure no. 000000010751510

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,153
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lambs Bridge Road over Little Canoochee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lambs Bridge Road over Little Canoochee Creek in Emanuel County, Georgia. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLambs Bridge Road
CrossesLittle Canoochee Creek
Location3.7 MI SW of Twin City
RouteCounty Highway 1853
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.54338, -82.21119
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2024)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$26.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lambs Bridge Road over Little Canoochee Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lambs Bridge Road over Little Canoochee 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lambs Bridge Road over Little Canoochee Creek carry?

About 1,153 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Lambs Bridge Road over Little Canoochee Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Lambs Bridge Road over Little Canoochee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.