US Bridges

Tobacco Road over SR 4 (us 1)

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 5.6 MI NW of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024550650

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tobacco Road over SR 4 (us 1) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tobacco Road over SR 4 (us 1) 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,425 by 2032. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 101 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTobacco Road
CrossesSR 4 (us 1)
Location5.6 MI NW of Hephzibah
RouteCounty Highway 1503
CountyRichmond County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.39386, -82.11655
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2024)
Projected traffic28,425 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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$2.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tobacco Road over SR 4 (us 1) built?

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

What condition is Tobacco Road over SR 4 (us 1) 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 Tobacco Road over SR 4 (us 1) carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tobacco Road over SR 4 (us 1)?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Tobacco Road over SR 4 (us 1)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.