US Bridges

US 1 SR 4 Nbl over Dryden Creek

Good

Ware County, Georgia · 5 Miles North of Waycross · Structure no. 000000029950990

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
197 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,540
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 SR 4 Nbl over Dryden Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 1 SR 4 Nbl over Dryden Creek in Ware County, Georgia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 5,540 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,690 by 2032. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 1 SR 4 Nbl
CrossesDryden Creek
Location5 Miles North of Waycross
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyWare County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.31895, -82.45698
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length197 ft (60 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 traffic5,540 (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 US 1 SR 4 Nbl over Dryden Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 SR 4 Nbl 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 US 1 SR 4 Nbl over Dryden Creek carry?

About 5,540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 1 SR 4 Nbl over Dryden Creek?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 SR 4 Nbl over Dryden Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.