US Bridges

CR 396 Williams Ro over Bevel Creek

Good

Lowndes County, Georgia · 3.75 MI NW of Lake Park · Structure no. 000000018550910

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 396 Williams Ro over Bevel Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 396 Williams Ro over Bevel Creek in Lowndes County, Georgia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCR 396 Williams Ro
CrossesBevel Creek
Location3.75 MI NW of Lake Park
RouteCounty Highway 396
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.70629, -83.24856
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$16 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 396 Williams Ro over Bevel Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 396 Williams Ro over Bevel 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 396 Williams Ro over Bevel Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 396 Williams Ro over Bevel Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 396 Williams Ro over Bevel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.