US Bridges

US 1- SR 4 over Little Rocky Creek

Fair

Toombs County, Georgia · 1 MI S of Lyons · Structure no. 000000027900070

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,980
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1- SR 4 over Little Rocky Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 1- SR 4 over Little Rocky Creek in Toombs County, Georgia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 5,980 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,945 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 1- SR 4
CrossesLittle Rocky Creek
Location1 MI S of Lyons
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyToombs County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.16291, -82.33734
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,980 (2024)
Projected traffic6,945 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$527,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1- SR 4 over Little Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1- SR 4 over Little Rocky Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 1- SR 4 over Little Rocky Creek carry?

About 5,980 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 1- SR 4 over Little Rocky Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 1- SR 4 over Little Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.