US Bridges

Fifteenth Street over Hawks Gully

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 13 MI NE of Hephizibah · Structure no. 000000024500750

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,220
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fifteenth Street over Hawks Gully is a concrete arch - deck carrying Fifteenth Street over Hawks Gully in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 85 years old, older 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 4,220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,940 by 2032. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFifteenth Street
CrossesHawks Gully
Location13 MI NE of Hephizibah
RouteCounty Highway 1499
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.48059, -81.98262
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,220 (2024)
Projected traffic23,940 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fifteenth Street over Hawks Gully built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Fifteenth Street over Hawks Gully 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Fifteenth Street over Hawks Gully carry?

About 4,220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fifteenth Street over Hawks Gully?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Fifteenth Street over Hawks Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.