US Bridges

Gravel Hill Road over Dry Creek Overflow

Good

Dougherty County, Georgia · App 7 Miles South East of · Structure no. 000000009500710

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gravel Hill Road over Dry Creek Overflow is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Gravel Hill Road over Dry Creek Overflow in Dougherty County, Georgia. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 70 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesGravel Hill Road
CrossesDry Creek Overflow
LocationApp 7 Miles South East of
RouteCounty Highway 1633
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.47711, -84.06147
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2024)
Projected traffic1,080 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gravel Hill Road over Dry Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Gravel Hill Road over Dry Creek Overflow 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Gravel Hill Road over Dry Creek Overflow carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gravel Hill Road over Dry Creek Overflow?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Gravel Hill Road over Dry Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.