US Bridges

Bethlehem Road over Bethlehem Bottoms

Good

Henry County, Georgia · 2.6 MI NW of Locust Grove · Structure no. 000000015151080

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,570
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethlehem Road over Bethlehem Bottoms is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bethlehem Road over Bethlehem Bottoms in Henry County, Georgia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 3,570 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,665 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBethlehem Road
CrossesBethlehem Bottoms
Location2.6 MI NW of Locust Grove
RouteCounty Highway 312
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.37644, -84.14933
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,570 (2024)
Projected traffic1,665 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$352,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethlehem Road over Bethlehem Bottoms built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

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

About 3,570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bethlehem Road over Bethlehem Bottoms?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Bethlehem Road over Bethlehem Bottoms?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.