US Bridges

SR 4 (sbl) US 1 over Cox Creek

Good

Ware County, Georgia · 4 Miles North of Waycross · Structure no. 000000029950910

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,990
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4 (sbl) US 1 over Cox Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4 (sbl) US 1 over Cox 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 3,990 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,690 by 2032. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 4 (sbl) US 1
CrossesCox Creek
Location4 Miles North of Waycross
RouteU.S. Route 1
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.29912, -82.45278
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,990 (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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is SR 4 (sbl) US 1 over Cox 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 Cox Creek carry?

About 3,990 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

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

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 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 Cox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.