US Bridges

Doug Barnard Parkw over Butler Creek

GoodPosted for load

Richmond County, Georgia · 8.5 MI NE of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024500350

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doug Barnard Parkw over Butler Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Doug Barnard Parkw over Butler Creek in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,885 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDoug Barnard Parkw
CrossesButler Creek
Location8.5 MI NE of Hephzibah
RouteCounty Highway 3888
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.38947, -81.97452
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width92 ft (28.1 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,300 (2024)
Projected traffic12,885 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Doug Barnard Parkw over Butler Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Doug Barnard Parkw over Butler 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Doug Barnard Parkw over Butler Creek carry?

About 11,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Doug Barnard Parkw over Butler Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Doug Barnard Parkw over Butler Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.