US Bridges

Halls Bridge Road over Yellow Water Creek

FairPosted for load

Butts County, Georgia · 3 MI NE of Jackson · Structure no. 000000003500210

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
840
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Halls Bridge Road over Yellow Water Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Halls Bridge Road over Yellow Water Creek in Butts County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 840 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 975 by 2030. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesHalls Bridge Road
CrossesYellow Water Creek
Location3 MI NE of Jackson
RouteCounty Highway 1567
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.31121, -83.90346
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2024)
Projected traffic975 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$668,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Halls Bridge Road over Yellow Water Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Halls Bridge Road over Yellow Water Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Halls Bridge Road over Yellow Water Creek carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Halls Bridge Road over Yellow Water Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Halls Bridge Road over Yellow Water Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.