US Bridges

SR 4 (sbl) US 1 over Dryden Creek

Good

Ware County, Georgia · 5 Miles N of Waycross · Structure no. 000000029950900

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4 (sbl) US 1 over Dryden Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 4 (sbl) US 1 over Dryden Creek in Ware County, Georgia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,690 by 2032. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4 (sbl) US 1
CrossesDryden Creek
Location5 Miles N of Waycross
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyWare County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.31895, -82.45723
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2024)
Projected traffic6,690 by 2032
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4 (sbl) US 1 over Dryden Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4 (sbl) US 1 over Dryden 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4 (sbl) US 1 over Dryden Creek carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 4 (sbl) US 1 over Dryden Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4 (sbl) US 1 over Dryden Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.