US Bridges

US 1 Fl Frway (nbl over North Fork Spirit Creek

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 4.7 MI NW of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024501170

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 Fl Frway (nbl over North Fork Spirit Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 1 Fl Frway (nbl over North Fork Spirit Creek in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,210 by 2032. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 1 Fl Frway (nbl
CrossesNorth Fork Spirit Creek
Location4.7 MI NW of Hephzibah
RouteU.S. Route 1
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.37316, -82.13866
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2024)
Projected traffic15,210 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$633,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 Fl Frway (nbl over North Fork Spirit Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 Fl Frway (nbl over North Fork Spirit 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 1 Fl Frway (nbl over North Fork Spirit Creek carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 1 Fl Frway (nbl over North Fork Spirit Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 Fl Frway (nbl over North Fork Spirit Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.