US Bridges

CR 116 over Lotts Creek

FairPosted for load

Evans County, Georgia · 6 MI NE of Claxton · Structure no. 000000010950110

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
425 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 116 over Lotts Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying CR 116 over Lotts Creek in Evans County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2031. The structure is 425 ft (129.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR 116
CrossesLotts Creek
Location6 MI NE of Claxton
RouteCounty Highway 116
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.21699, -81.80527
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating9.9 US tons
Inventory rating6.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans17
Design loadH 20
Structure length425 ft (129.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2024)
Projected traffic210 by 2031
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 116 over Lotts Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 116 over Lotts 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR 116 over Lotts Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CR 116 over Lotts Creek?

The structure is 425 ft (129.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 116 over Lotts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.