US Bridges

SR 43 Connector over Dry Fork Creek Trib

Good

Lincoln County, Georgia · 1.8 MI E of Lincolnton · Structure no. 000000018150150

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,540
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 43 Connector over Dry Fork Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 43 Connector over Dry Fork Creek Trib in Lincoln County, Georgia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,540 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 43 Connector
CrossesDry Fork Creek Trib
Location1.8 MI E of Lincolnton
RouteState Highway 43
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.79758, -82.44671
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,540 (2024)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 43 Connector over Dry Fork Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 43 Connector over Dry Fork Creek Trib 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 43 Connector over Dry Fork Creek Trib carry?

About 1,540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 43 Connector over Dry Fork Creek Trib?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 43 Connector over Dry Fork Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.