US Bridges

Liberty Church RD over Gully Creek

Fair

Jeff Davis County, Georgia · 3.9 MI NE of Hazlehurst · Structure no. 000000016150070

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty Church RD over Gully Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Liberty Church RD over Gully 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLiberty Church RD
CrossesGully Creek
Location3.9 MI NE of Hazlehurst
RouteCounty Highway 244
CountyJeff Davis County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.91415, -82.55329
Functional classRural Local

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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
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 traffic140 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Liberty Church RD over Gully Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Liberty Church RD over Gully 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 Liberty Church RD over Gully Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Liberty Church RD over Gully Creek?

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

Who owns Liberty Church RD over Gully Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.