US Bridges

Bethesda Church Ro over South Fork Little River

Good

Greene County, Georgia · 6.8 MI E of Woodville · Structure no. 000000013350610

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethesda Church Ro over South Fork Little River is a steel culvert carrying Bethesda Church Ro over South Fork Little River in Greene County, Georgia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBethesda Church Ro
CrossesSouth Fork Little River
Location6.8 MI E of Woodville
RouteCounty Highway 120
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.6574, -82.98962
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic156 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$237.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethesda Church Ro over South Fork Little River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethesda Church Ro over South Fork Little River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Bethesda Church Ro over South Fork Little River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bethesda Church Ro over South Fork Little River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Bethesda Church Ro over South Fork Little River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.