US Bridges

US 1 over Big Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Georgia · 9 MI N of Louisville · Structure no. 000000016350640

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,890
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 over Big Creek in Jefferson County, Georgia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 6,890 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,410 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 1
CrossesBig Creek
Location9 MI N of Louisville
RouteU.S. Route 1
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.0821, -82.23915
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,890 (2024)
Projected traffic8,410 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 over Big 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 over Big Creek carry?

About 6,890 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 1 over Big Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.