US Bridges

US 25 SR 73 over Bull Creek

GoodPosted for load

Evans County, Georgia · 2 MI S of Claxton · Structure no. 000000010900310

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,320
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 25 SR 73 over Bull Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 25 SR 73 over Bull Creek in Evans 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,850 by 2031. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 25 SR 73
CrossesBull Creek
Location2 MI S of Claxton
RouteU.S. Route 25
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.12471, -81.90125
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,320 (2024)
Projected traffic5,850 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 25 SR 73 over Bull Creek built?

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

What condition is US 25 SR 73 over Bull 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US 25 SR 73 over Bull Creek carry?

About 5,320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 25 SR 73 over Bull Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns US 25 SR 73 over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.