US Bridges

Richard Petty Blvd over Bear Creek

Good

Henry County, Georgia · In Westside of Hampton · Structure no. 000000015100510

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richard Petty Blvd over Bear Creek is a steel culvert carrying Richard Petty Blvd over Bear Creek in Henry County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,020 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRichard Petty Blvd
CrossesBear Creek
LocationIn Westside of Hampton
RouteCounty Highway 1070
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.38182, -84.30595
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2024)
Projected traffic10,020 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$399,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Richard Petty Blvd over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richard Petty Blvd over Bear 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 2024.

How much traffic does Richard Petty Blvd over Bear Creek carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Richard Petty Blvd over Bear Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Richard Petty Blvd over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.