US Bridges

Bethlehem Ch Road over Reedy Creek

FairPosted for load

Irwin County, Georgia · App 6 MI S of Ocilla · Structure no. 000000015500300

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
270 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethlehem Ch Road over Reedy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bethlehem Ch Road over Reedy Creek in Irwin County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2032. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesBethlehem Ch Road
CrossesReedy Creek
LocationApp 6 MI S of Ocilla
RouteCounty Highway 1315
CountyIrwin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.48888, -83.17776
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2024)
Projected traffic195 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethlehem Ch Road over Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethlehem Ch Road over Reedy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Bethlehem Ch Road over Reedy Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bethlehem Ch Road over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bethlehem Ch Road over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.