Bell South Road over Whitehead Creek
GoodJeff Davis County, Georgia · 4.6 MI NE of Denton · Structure no. 000000016150270
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 540
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bell South Road over Whitehead Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bell South Road over Whitehead Creek in Jeff Davis County, Georgia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 540 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 575 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Whitehead Creek built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bell South Road over Whitehead 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 Bell South Road over Whitehead Creek carry?
About 540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.
How long is Bell South Road over Whitehead Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Bell South Road over Whitehead Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.