US Bridges

Lovers Lane over Bobby Jones Expressway

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 12.5 MI NE of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024550550

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
354 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,250
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lovers Lane over Bobby Jones Expressway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lovers Lane over Bobby Jones Expressway in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,340 by 2032. The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLovers Lane
CrossesBobby Jones Expressway
Location12.5 MI NE of Hephzibah
RouteCounty Highway 480
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.44057, -81.94083
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length354 ft (107.9 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,250 (2024)
Projected traffic5,340 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lovers Lane over Bobby Jones Expressway built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lovers Lane over Bobby Jones Expressway 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Lovers Lane over Bobby Jones Expressway carry?

About 3,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lovers Lane over Bobby Jones Expressway?

The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lovers Lane over Bobby Jones Expressway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.