US Bridges

Fortune Hole Road over Williams Creek

Good

Harris County, Georgia · 2.5 MI SE of Hamilton · Structure no. 000000014550760

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fortune Hole Road over Williams Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fortune Hole Road over Williams Creek in Harris County, Georgia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2040. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFortune Hole Road
CrossesWilliams Creek
Location2.5 MI SE of Hamilton
RouteCounty Highway 215
CountyHarris County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.43838, -84.49208
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2024)
Projected traffic325 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$15.3 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fortune Hole Road over Williams Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fortune Hole Road over Williams 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Fortune Hole Road over Williams Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fortune Hole Road over Williams Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Fortune Hole Road over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.