Bells Cabin Road over Willacoochee Creek
FairBen Hill County, Georgia · 1.2 MI W of Fitzgerald · Structure no. 000000001700290
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 135 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,390
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bells Cabin Road over Willacoochee Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bells Cabin Road over Willacoochee Creek in Ben Hill County, Georgia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 1,390 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,845 by 2031. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bells Cabin Road over Willacoochee Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bells Cabin Road over Willacoochee 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Bells Cabin Road over Willacoochee Creek carry?
About 1,390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bells Cabin Road over Willacoochee Creek?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Bells Cabin Road over Willacoochee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.