Ernest Carter RD over Bullard Creek
GoodJeff Davis County, Georgia · 8.8 MI NE of Hazlehurst · Structure no. 000000016150050
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ernest Carter RD over Bullard Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ernest Carter RD 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 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ernest Carter RD over Bullard Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ernest Carter RD over Bullard 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 Ernest Carter RD over Bullard Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ernest Carter RD over Bullard Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Ernest Carter RD over Bullard Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.