US Bridges

SR 220 over Little Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Georgia · 5.8 MI SE of Lincolnton · Structure no. 000000018100130

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,070
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 220 over Little Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 220 over Little Creek in Lincoln County, Georgia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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.

It carries about 1,070 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,170 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 220
CrossesLittle Creek
Location5.8 MI SE of Lincolnton
RouteState Highway 220
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.73393, -82.40425
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,070 (2024)
Projected traffic1,170 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 220 over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 220 over Little 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 220 over Little Creek carry?

About 1,070 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 220 over Little Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR 220 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.