Shepard Ray Road over Bullard Creek
FairJeff Davis County, Georgia · 9.5 MI NE of Hazlehurst · Structure no. 000000016150040
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 158
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shepard Ray Road over Bullard Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Shepard Ray Road over Bullard Creek in Jeff Davis County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shepard Ray Road over Bullard Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shepard Ray 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 Shepard Ray Road over Bullard Creek carry?
About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Shepard Ray Road over Bullard Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Shepard Ray Road over Bullard Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.