US Bridges

SR 43 over Lloyd Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Georgia · 7 MI SW of Lincolnton · Structure no. 000000018100010

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 43 over Lloyd Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 43 over Lloyd Creek in Lincoln County, Georgia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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.

It carries about 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,295 by 2031. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 43
CrossesLloyd Creek
Location7 MI SW of Lincolnton
RouteState Highway 43
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.69221, -82.48459
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2024)
Projected traffic2,295 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$633,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 43 over Lloyd Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 43 over Lloyd 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 43 over Lloyd Creek carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 43 over Lloyd Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 43 over Lloyd Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.