US Bridges

Morning Glory RD over Little House Creek

Good

Ben Hill County, Georgia · 8 MI N of Fitzgerald · Structure no. 000000001750050

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morning Glory RD over Little House Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Morning Glory RD over Little House Creek in Ben Hill County, Georgia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 55 years old, older 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMorning Glory RD
CrossesLittle House Creek
Location8 MI N of Fitzgerald
RouteCounty Highway 71
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.82379, -83.28317
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2024)
Projected traffic156 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$832,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morning Glory RD over Little House Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Morning Glory RD over Little House 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 Morning Glory RD over Little House Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Morning Glory RD over Little House Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Morning Glory RD over Little House Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.