US Bridges

Laney-Walker-Ns RR over Hawks Gully

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 12.5 MI NE of Hephizibah · Structure no. 000000024501090

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laney-Walker-Ns RR over Hawks Gully is a concrete culvert carrying Laney-Walker-Ns RR over Hawks Gully in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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.

It carries about 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,330 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLaney-Walker-Ns RR
CrossesHawks Gully
Location12.5 MI NE of Hephizibah
RouteCounty Highway 475
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.46051, -81.9652
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2024)
Projected traffic12,330 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 SystemNo

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$453,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Laney-Walker-Ns RR over Hawks Gully built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laney-Walker-Ns RR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Laney-Walker-Ns RR over Hawks Gully carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Laney-Walker-Ns RR over Hawks Gully?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Laney-Walker-Ns RR over Hawks Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.