US Bridges

North Old River RD over Lotts Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Georgia · 3 MI S of Mount Vernon · Structure no. 000000020950140

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Old River RD over Lotts Creek is a concrete culvert carrying North Old River RD over Lotts Creek in Montgomery County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNorth Old River RD
CrossesLotts Creek
Location3 MI S of Mount Vernon
RouteCounty Highway 134
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.12363, -82.5912
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 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 traffic160 (2024)
Projected traffic900 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$352,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Old River RD over Lotts Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Old River RD over Lotts 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does North Old River RD over Lotts Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North Old River RD over Lotts Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns North Old River RD over Lotts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.