US Bridges

SR 56 - US 221 over Lotts Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Georgia · 3 MI S of Mt Vernon · Structure no. 000000020900080

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 56 - US 221 over Lotts Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 56 - US 221 over Lotts Creek in Montgomery County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,710 by 2031. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 56 - US 221
CrossesLotts Creek
Location3 MI S of Mt Vernon
RouteU.S. Route 221
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.13147, -82.56473
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (14 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 traffic1,050 (2024)
Projected traffic1,710 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$270,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 56 - US 221 over Lotts Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 56 - US 221 over Lotts 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 SR 56 - US 221 over Lotts Creek carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 56 - US 221 over Lotts Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 56 - US 221 over Lotts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.