Old U.S. 1 over Butler Creek
FairRichmond County, Georgia · 6.9 MI N of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024550030
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old U.S. 1 over Butler Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old U.S. 1 over Butler Creek in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 5 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2032. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old U.S. 1 over Butler Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old U.S. 1 over Butler 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Old U.S. 1 over Butler Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old U.S. 1 over Butler Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Old U.S. 1 over Butler Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.