US Bridges

13th Street over Hawks Gully

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 13 MI NE of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024501000

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

13th Street over Hawks Gully is a concrete arch - deck carrying 13th Street over Hawks Gully in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 13,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,775 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries13th Street
CrossesHawks Gully
Location13 MI NE of Hephzibah
RouteState Highway 4
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.47563, -81.97682
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,400 (2024)
Projected traffic17,775 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$380,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 13th Street over Hawks Gully built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13th 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 13th Street over Hawks Gully carry?

About 13,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 13th Street over Hawks Gully?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns 13th Street over Hawks Gully?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.