Bellsouth Road over Burket Creek
FairJeff Davis County, Georgia · 5.3 MI S of Hazlehurst · Structure no. 000000016150090
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 540
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bellsouth Road over Burket Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bellsouth Road over Burket Creek in Jeff Davis County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bellsouth Road over Burket Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bellsouth Road over Burket 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 Bellsouth Road over Burket Creek carry?
About 540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bellsouth Road over Burket Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns Bellsouth Road over Burket Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.