US Bridges

US 1 (sbl) SR 4 over North Fork Spirit Creek

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 4.7 MI NW of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024551030

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,149
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 (sbl) SR 4 over North Fork Spirit Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 (sbl) SR 4 over North Fork Spirit Creek in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,149 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,350 by 2043. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 1 (sbl) SR 4
CrossesNorth Fork Spirit Creek
Location4.7 MI NW of Hephzibah
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyRichmond County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.37326, -82.13888
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,149 (2024)
Projected traffic16,350 by 2043
Trucks24%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$16.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 (sbl) SR 4 over North Fork Spirit Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 (sbl) SR 4 over North Fork Spirit 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 1 (sbl) SR 4 over North Fork Spirit Creek carry?

About 10,149 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 1 (sbl) SR 4 over North Fork Spirit Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 (sbl) SR 4 over North Fork Spirit Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.