US Bridges

US 1 (sbl) over Pendleton Creek

Good

Toombs County, Georgia · 3 MI S of Lyons · Structure no. 000000027950310

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
720 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
5,480
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 (sbl) over Pendleton Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 (sbl) over Pendleton Creek in Toombs County, Georgia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 5,480 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,430 by 2032. The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 1 (sbl)
CrossesPendleton Creek
Location3 MI S of Lyons
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyToombs County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.27123, -82.31041
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length720 ft (219.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,480 (2024)
Projected traffic5,430 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$95.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 (sbl) over Pendleton Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 (sbl) over Pendleton 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 1 (sbl) over Pendleton Creek carry?

About 5,480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 1 (sbl) over Pendleton Creek?

The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 (sbl) over Pendleton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.