SR 4 Bus - US 1 Bu over Kettle Creek
FairPosted for loadWare County, Georgia · 2 MI N of Waycross · Structure no. 000000029900020
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1956
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 144 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,390
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 4 Bus - US 1 Bu over Kettle Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 4 Bus - US 1 Bu over Kettle Creek in Ware County, Georgia. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 101 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 7,390 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,255 by 2032. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 4 Bus - US 1 Bu over Kettle Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.
What condition is SR 4 Bus - US 1 Bu over Kettle 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does SR 4 Bus - US 1 Bu over Kettle Creek carry?
About 7,390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 4 Bus - US 1 Bu over Kettle Creek?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SR 4 Bus - US 1 Bu over Kettle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.