US Bridges

Altamaha Road over Bullard Creek

Fair

Jeff Davis County, Georgia · 8.1 MI E of Hazlehurst · Structure no. 000000016100320

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Altamaha Road over Bullard Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Altamaha Road over Bullard Creek in Jeff Davis County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 855 by 2031. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAltamaha Road
CrossesBullard Creek
Location8.1 MI E of Hazlehurst
RouteCounty Highway 1824
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.8831, -82.45703
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 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 width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2024)
Projected traffic855 by 2031
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Altamaha Road over Bullard Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Altamaha Road over Bullard 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Altamaha Road over Bullard Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Altamaha Road over Bullard Creek?

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

Who owns Altamaha Road over Bullard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.