US Bridges

Houston Lake Road over Bay Gall Creek Trib

Good

Houston County, Georgia · 3 MI W of Warner Robins · Structure no. 000000015300780

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Houston Lake Road over Bay Gall Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Houston Lake Road over Bay Gall Creek Trib in Houston County, Georgia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,105 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHouston Lake Road
CrossesBay Gall Creek Trib
Location3 MI W of Warner Robins
RouteCity Street 5121
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.63838, -83.68961
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2024)
Projected traffic18,105 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$469,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Houston Lake Road over Bay Gall Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Houston Lake Road over Bay Gall Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Houston Lake Road over Bay Gall Creek Trib carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Houston Lake Road over Bay Gall Creek Trib?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Houston Lake Road over Bay Gall Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.