US Bridges

Jumping Gulley RD over Bevel Creek

PoorPosted for load

Lowndes County, Georgia · 6 MI SW of Lake Park · Structure no. 000000018550080

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jumping Gulley RD over Bevel Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Jumping Gulley RD over Bevel Creek in Lowndes County, Georgia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesJumping Gulley RD
CrossesBevel Creek
Location6 MI SW of Lake Park
RouteCounty Highway 51
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.63422, -83.26622
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$715,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jumping Gulley RD over Bevel Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jumping Gulley RD over Bevel Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Jumping Gulley RD over Bevel Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jumping Gulley RD over Bevel Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Jumping Gulley RD over Bevel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.