US Bridges

US 1- SR 4 over Rocky Creek

Good

Toombs County, Georgia · 4 MI S of Lyons · Structure no. 000000027950390

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,110
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1- SR 4 over Rocky Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1- SR 4 over Rocky Creek in Toombs 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 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 3,110 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,700 by 2042. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 1- SR 4
CrossesRocky Creek
Location4 MI S of Lyons
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyToombs County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.12718, -82.35997
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,110 (2024)
Projected traffic6,700 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure6
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$36 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is US 1- SR 4 over Rocky 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- SR 4 over Rocky Creek carry?

About 3,110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

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

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns US 1- SR 4 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.