US Bridges

US 1 (nbl) SR 4 over Reedy Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Georgia · 4.5 MI NE of Wrens · Structure no. 000000016350520

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,190
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 (nbl) SR 4 over Reedy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 (nbl) SR 4 over Reedy Creek in Jefferson County, Georgia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,190 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,465 by 2031. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 1 (nbl) SR 4
CrossesReedy Creek
Location4.5 MI NE of Wrens
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyJefferson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.24617, -82.32755
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,190 (2024)
Projected traffic9,465 by 2031
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 (nbl) SR 4 over Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 (nbl) SR 4 over Reedy 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 1 (nbl) SR 4 over Reedy Creek carry?

About 9,190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 1 (nbl) SR 4 over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 (nbl) SR 4 over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.