Bells Hammock RD over Sapelo River Trib
FairPosted for loadMcIntosh County, Georgia · 0.5 MI N of Pine Harbor · Structure no. 000000019150040
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bells Hammock RD over Sapelo River Trib is a concrete slab carrying Bells Hammock RD over Sapelo River Trib in McIntosh County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2031. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bells Hammock RD over Sapelo River Trib built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bells Hammock RD over Sapelo River Trib 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Bells Hammock RD over Sapelo River Trib carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bells Hammock RD over Sapelo River Trib?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Bells Hammock RD over Sapelo River Trib?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.