US Bridges

US 25 / SR 67 over Bay Gall Creek Trib

Good

Bulloch County, Georgia · 6.2 MI N of Portal · Structure no. 000000003100340

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,080
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 25 / SR 67 over Bay Gall Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying US 25 / SR 67 over Bay Gall Creek Trib in Bulloch County, Georgia. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 96 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 7,080 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,435 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 25 / SR 67
CrossesBay Gall Creek Trib
Location6.2 MI N of Portal
RouteU.S. Route 25
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.6247, -81.91544
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic7,080 (2024)
Projected traffic9,435 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$290,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 25 / SR 67 over Bay Gall Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is US 25 / SR 67 over Bay Gall Creek Trib 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 25 / SR 67 over Bay Gall Creek Trib carry?

About 7,080 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 25 / SR 67 over Bay Gall Creek Trib?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 25 / SR 67 over Bay Gall Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.