US Bridges

US1 - SR15 (nbl) over Williams Creek

Good

Toombs County, Georgia · 16 MI S of Lyons · Structure no. 000000027950330

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
380 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,460
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US1 - SR15 (nbl) over Williams Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US1 - SR15 (nbl) over Williams Creek in Toombs County, Georgia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 5,460 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,760 by 2032. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesUS1 - SR15 (nbl)
CrossesWilliams Creek
Location16 MI S of Lyons
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyToombs County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.95587, -82.35305
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,460 (2024)
Projected traffic5,760 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$50.6 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US1 - SR15 (nbl) over Williams Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US1 - SR15 (nbl) over Williams 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US1 - SR15 (nbl) over Williams Creek carry?

About 5,460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US1 - SR15 (nbl) over Williams Creek?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US1 - SR15 (nbl) over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.