Bethleham Ch RD over Little House Creek
FairPosted for loadBen Hill County, Georgia · 8.5 MI N of Fitzgerald · Structure no. 000000001750040
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 120 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bethleham Ch RD over Little House Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bethleham Ch RD over Little House 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 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 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bethleham Ch RD over Little House Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bethleham Ch RD over Little House 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 Bethleham Ch RD over Little House Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bethleham Ch RD over Little House Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Bethleham Ch RD over Little House Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.