US Bridges

Ben Hall Lake Road over Big Creek

Good

Laurens County, Georgia · 7.2 MI NE of Dublin · Structure no. 000000017550010

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,410
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ben Hall Lake Road over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Ben Hall Lake Road over Big Creek in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 52 years old, older 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 1,410 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBen Hall Lake Road
CrossesBig Creek
Location7.2 MI NE of Dublin
RouteCounty Highway 15
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.63566, -82.85462
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,410 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ben Hall Lake Road over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Ben Hall Lake Road over Big 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ben Hall Lake Road over Big Creek carry?

About 1,410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ben Hall Lake Road over Big Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ben Hall Lake Road over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.