US Bridges

US 221 over Gully Creek Trib

Fair

Jeff Davis County, Georgia · 3.6 MI NE of Hazlehurst · Structure no. 000000016100180

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,260
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 221 over Gully Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying US 221 over Gully Creek Trib in Jeff Davis County, Georgia. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,260 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,980 by 2031. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 221
CrossesGully Creek Trib
Location3.6 MI NE of Hazlehurst
RouteU.S. Route 221
CountyJeff Davis County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.90898, -82.55254
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,260 (2024)
Projected traffic4,980 by 2031
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$252,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 221 over Gully Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 221 over Gully Creek Trib 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 221 over Gully Creek Trib carry?

About 4,260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 221 over Gully Creek Trib?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 221 over Gully Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.