St Matthews Ch Rd over Lotts Creek
Candler County, Georgia · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- St Matthews Ch Rd over Lotts Creek in Candler County, Georgia, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 350 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 49 of the 61 inventoried bridges in Candler County rated good (80.3%); 0 (0.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated November 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 189 ft |
| Location | 4 Mi N of Pulaski |
| NBI structure number | 000000004350080 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | November 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Georgia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Candler County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-16 Ebl over Fifteen Mile Creek | 1977 | 26,300 | Good |
| I-16 Ebl over Ten Mile Creek | 1977 | 26,300 | Fair |
| I-16 Ebl over CR 49 | 1976 | 26,300 | Good |
| I-16 Ebl over Canoochee River | 1977 | 25,400 | Good |
| I-16 Ebl over Sams Creek | 1977 | 25,400 | Good |
| I-16 Wbl over Ten Mile Creek | 1977 | 25,000 | Fair |
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