US Bridges

CR 72 over Lotts Creek

Fair

Wheeler County, Georgia · 6 MI S of Glenwood · Structure no. 000000030950130

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 72 over Lotts Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 72 over Lotts Creek in Wheeler County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 72
CrossesLotts Creek
Location6 MI S of Glenwood
RouteCounty Highway 72
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.09692, -82.63621
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 72 over Lotts Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 72 over Lotts 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 72 over Lotts Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 72 over Lotts Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 72 over Lotts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.