US Bridges

Greenwood Road over Bethlehem Bottoms Trib

Good

Henry County, Georgia · 3 MI N of Luella · Structure no. 000000015150680

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,560
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenwood Road over Bethlehem Bottoms Trib is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greenwood Road over Bethlehem Bottoms Trib in Henry County, Georgia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 4,560 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,635 by 2031. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesGreenwood Road
CrossesBethlehem Bottoms Trib
Location3 MI N of Luella
RouteCounty Highway 1905
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.38798, -84.15924
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,560 (2024)
Projected traffic1,635 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$733,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greenwood Road over Bethlehem Bottoms Trib built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenwood Road over Bethlehem Bottoms Trib 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 Greenwood Road over Bethlehem Bottoms Trib carry?

About 4,560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Greenwood Road over Bethlehem Bottoms Trib?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Greenwood Road over Bethlehem Bottoms Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.