US Bridges

Fortson Road over Standing Boy Creek

Good

Harris County, Georgia · 10 MI S of Hamilton · Structure no. 000000014550740

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,070
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fortson Road over Standing Boy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fortson Road over Standing Boy Creek in Harris County, Georgia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,070 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2041. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesFortson Road
CrossesStanding Boy Creek
Location10 MI S of Hamilton
RouteCounty Highway 1499
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.64184, -84.95318
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,070 (2024)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$20.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fortson Road over Standing Boy Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fortson Road over Standing Boy 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Fortson Road over Standing Boy Creek carry?

About 2,070 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fortson Road over Standing Boy Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Fortson Road over Standing Boy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.