US Bridges

SR 77 over Lundy Creek

GoodPosted for load

Hancock County, Georgia · 7.4 MI NW of Sparta · Structure no. 000000014100150

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 77 over Lundy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 77 over Lundy Creek in Hancock 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2031. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR 77
CrossesLundy Creek
Location7.4 MI NW of Sparta
RouteState Highway 77
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.34577, -83.07208
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 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 width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic165 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$996,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 77 over Lundy Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 77 over Lundy 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 77 over Lundy Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 77 over Lundy Creek?

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

Who owns SR 77 over Lundy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.