US Bridges

Gov-Treutlen HWY over Black Creek

Good

Bulloch County, Georgia · 13.8 MI SE of Brooklet · Structure no. 000000003101140

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
3,230
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gov-Treutlen HWY over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gov-Treutlen HWY over Black Creek in Bulloch County, Georgia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,970 by 2031. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesGov-Treutlen HWY
CrossesBlack Creek
Location13.8 MI SE of Brooklet
RouteState Highway 119
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.22018, -81.52151
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,230 (2024)
Projected traffic2,970 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gov-Treutlen HWY over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gov-Treutlen HWY over Black 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Gov-Treutlen HWY over Black Creek carry?

About 3,230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gov-Treutlen HWY over Black Creek?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Gov-Treutlen HWY over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.