US Bridges

Lulaville Road over Otter Creek Trib

Fair

Ben Hill County, Georgia · 5 MI N E Fitzgerald · Structure no. 000000001750150

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lulaville Road over Otter Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Lulaville Road over Otter Creek Trib in Ben Hill County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLulaville Road
CrossesOtter Creek Trib
Location5 MI N E Fitzgerald
RouteCounty Highway 199
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.77513, -83.20083
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2024)
Projected traffic465 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lulaville Road over Otter Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lulaville Road over Otter Creek Trib 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 Lulaville Road over Otter Creek Trib carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lulaville Road over Otter Creek Trib?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lulaville Road over Otter Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.