US Bridges

12th Street over Hawks Gully

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 12.8 MI NE of Hephizibah · Structure no. 000000024501100

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,210
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

12th Street over Hawks Gully is a masonry culvert carrying 12th Street over Hawks Gully in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 1940, 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 1,210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,460 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries12th Street
CrossesHawks Gully
Location12.8 MI NE of Hephizibah
RouteCounty Highway 2470
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.47413, -81.97454
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,210 (2024)
Projected traffic2,460 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 12th Street over Hawks Gully built?

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

What condition is 12th 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 12th Street over Hawks Gully carry?

About 1,210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 12th Street over Hawks Gully?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns 12th Street over Hawks Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.