US Bridges

11th Street over Hawks Gully

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 13 MI NE of Hephizibah · Structure no. 000000024500930

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,430
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

11th Street over Hawks Gully is a concrete arch - deck carrying 11th Street over Hawks Gully in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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 1,430 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,945 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries11th Street
CrossesHawks Gully
Location13 MI NE of Hephizibah
RouteCounty Highway 2472
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.47305, -81.97307
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,430 (2024)
Projected traffic3,945 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 11th Street over Hawks Gully built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is 11th 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 11th Street over Hawks Gully carry?

About 1,430 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 11th Street over Hawks Gully?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns 11th Street over Hawks Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.