US Bridges

Tattnall-Perry RD over Bull Creek

Fair

Evans County, Georgia · 3 MI S of Claxton · Structure no. 000000010950060

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tattnall-Perry RD over Bull Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Tattnall-Perry RD over Bull Creek in Evans County, Georgia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,005 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTattnall-Perry RD
CrossesBull Creek
Location3 MI S of Claxton
RouteCounty Highway 46
CountyEvans County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.11906, -81.93282
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2024)
Projected traffic1,005 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$352,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tattnall-Perry RD over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Tattnall-Perry RD over Bull 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Tattnall-Perry RD over Bull Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tattnall-Perry RD over Bull Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Tattnall-Perry RD over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.