US Bridges

Martin Young Road over Willachoochee Creek

Good

Ben Hill County, Georgia · 3 MI W of Fitzgerald · Structure no. 000000001750260

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,330
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martin Young Road over Willachoochee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Martin Young Road over Willachoochee Creek in Ben Hill County, Georgia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,755 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMartin Young Road
CrossesWillachoochee Creek
Location3 MI W of Fitzgerald
RouteCounty Highway 2632
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.71782, -83.29671
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,330 (2024)
Projected traffic1,755 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Martin Young Road over Willachoochee Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Martin Young Road over Willachoochee 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 Martin Young Road over Willachoochee Creek carry?

About 1,330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Martin Young Road over Willachoochee Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Martin Young Road over Willachoochee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.