Old U.S. 1 over Butler Creek Overflow
FairRichmond County, Georgia · 6.9 MI N of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024550040
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old U.S. 1 over Butler Creek Overflow is a concrete culvert carrying Old U.S. 1 over Butler Creek Overflow in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old U.S. 1 over Butler Creek Overflow built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old U.S. 1 over Butler Creek Overflow 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 Overflow carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old U.S. 1 over Butler Creek Overflow?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Old U.S. 1 over Butler Creek Overflow?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.