US Bridges

R.B. Russell Pkwy. over Bay Gall Creek

Good

Houston County, Georgia · Warner Robins - SE Sect. · Structure no. 000000015300640

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,400
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

R.B. Russell Pkwy. over Bay Gall Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying R.B. Russell Pkwy. over Bay Gall Creek in Houston County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 25,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,705 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesR.B. Russell Pkwy.
CrossesBay Gall Creek
LocationWarner Robins - SE Sect.
RouteCity Street 762
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.59373, -83.61966
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,400 (2024)
Projected traffic33,705 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was R.B. Russell Pkwy. over Bay Gall Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is R.B. Russell Pkwy. over Bay Gall 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does R.B. Russell Pkwy. over Bay Gall Creek carry?

About 25,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is R.B. Russell Pkwy. over Bay Gall Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns R.B. Russell Pkwy. over Bay Gall Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.