US Bridges

Gull Road over Little Stergeon Creek

Good

Ben Hill County, Georgia · 12.5 MI NE of Fitzgerald · Structure no. 000000001750010

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gull Road over Little Stergeon Creek is a concrete slab carrying Gull Road over Little Stergeon Creek in Ben Hill County, Georgia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesGull Road
CrossesLittle Stergeon Creek
Location12.5 MI NE of Fitzgerald
RouteCounty Highway 5
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.76913, -83.05183
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic135 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$527,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gull Road over Little Stergeon Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gull Road over Little Stergeon 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Gull Road over Little Stergeon Creek carry?

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

How long is Gull Road over Little Stergeon Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Gull Road over Little Stergeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.