US Bridges

Howell Road over Grand Bay Creek

FairPosted for load

Lowndes County, Georgia · App 9.6 MI E of Valdosta · Structure no. 000000018500630

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
270 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Howell Road over Grand Bay Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Howell Road over Grand Bay Creek in Lowndes County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,065 by 2032. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesHowell Road
CrossesGrand Bay Creek
LocationApp 9.6 MI E of Valdosta
RouteCounty Highway 568
CountyLowndes County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.83001, -83.10824
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2024)
Projected traffic1,065 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Howell Road over Grand Bay Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Howell Road over Grand Bay 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Howell Road over Grand Bay Creek carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Howell Road over Grand Bay Creek?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Howell Road over Grand Bay Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.