Bell South Road over Hurricane Creek
FairPosted for loadJeff Davis County, Georgia · 6.8 MI S of Hazlehurst · Structure no. 000000016150100
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 165 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 540
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bell South Road over Hurricane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bell South Road over Hurricane Creek in Jeff Davis County, Georgia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 540 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bell South Road over Hurricane Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bell South Road over Hurricane 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 Bell South Road over Hurricane Creek carry?
About 540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bell South Road over Hurricane Creek?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Bell South Road over Hurricane Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.