US Bridges

Sunbury Road over Bull Creek

Good

Evans County, Georgia · 6.5 MI E of Claxton · Structure no. 000000010950200

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunbury Road over Bull Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sunbury Road over Bull Creek in Evans County, Georgia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2031. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSunbury Road
CrossesBull Creek
Location6.5 MI E of Claxton
RouteCounty Highway 2664
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.1447, -81.79323
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2024)
Projected traffic390 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$40 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sunbury Road over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunbury Road 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 Sunbury Road over Bull Creek carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sunbury Road over Bull Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Sunbury Road over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.