Bethleham Ch RD over Otter Creek
PoorPosted for loadBen Hill County, Georgia · 4 MI N of Fitzgerald · Structure no. 000000001750030
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 420
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bethleham Ch RD over Otter Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bethleham Ch RD over Otter Creek in Ben Hill County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2031. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bethleham Ch RD over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bethleham Ch RD over Otter Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Bethleham Ch RD over Otter Creek carry?
About 420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bethleham Ch RD over Otter Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Bethleham Ch RD over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.