US Bridges

SR 4 - US 1 (sbl) over Sandy Run Creek

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 3 MI W of Blythe · Structure no. 000000024550640

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,320
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4 - US 1 (sbl) over Sandy Run Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4 - US 1 (sbl) over Sandy Run Creek in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 9,320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,390 by 2032. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 4 - US 1 (sbl)
CrossesSandy Run Creek
Location3 MI W of Blythe
RouteU.S. Route 1
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.29937, -82.2532
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,320 (2024)
Projected traffic9,390 by 2032
Trucks1%
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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4 - US 1 (sbl) over Sandy Run Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4 - US 1 (sbl) over Sandy Run 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4 - US 1 (sbl) over Sandy Run Creek carry?

About 9,320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 4 - US 1 (sbl) over Sandy Run Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4 - US 1 (sbl) over Sandy Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.