US Bridges

US 23 over Gully Creek

Good

Jeff Davis County, Georgia · 1.5 MI N of Hazlehurst · Structure no. 000000016100040

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,980
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 23 over Gully Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 23 over Gully Creek in Jeff Davis County, Georgia. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 90 years old, older 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 7,980 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,785 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesUS 23
CrossesGully Creek
Location1.5 MI N of Hazlehurst
RouteU.S. Route 23
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.88895, -82.60516
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,980 (2024)
Projected traffic10,785 by 2031
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$341,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 23 over Gully Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is US 23 over Gully 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 23 over Gully Creek carry?

About 7,980 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 23 over Gully Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 23 over Gully Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.