US Bridges

SR 47 over Little River

Good

Lincoln County, Georgia · 10.5 MI SE of Lincolnton · Structure no. 000000018150180

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,925 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 47 over Little River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 47 over Little River in Lincoln County, Georgia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,375 by 2034. The structure is 1,925 ft (586.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesSR 47
CrossesLittle River
Location10.5 MI SE of Lincolnton
RouteState Highway 47
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.69295, -82.33897
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,925 ft (586.7 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2024)
Projected traffic6,375 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$256.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 47 over Little River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 47 over Little River 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 47 over Little River carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 47 over Little River?

The structure is 1,925 ft (586.7 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 47 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.