US Bridges

Murray Road (sbl) over Hawks Gully

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 13.3 MI NE of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024501200

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,631
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Murray Road (sbl) over Hawks Gully is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Murray Road (sbl) over Hawks Gully in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 27,631 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,710 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMurray Road (sbl)
CrossesHawks Gully
Location13.3 MI NE of Hephzibah
RouteState Highway 104
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.48203, -81.98293
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,631 (2024)
Projected traffic22,710 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Murray Road (sbl) over Hawks Gully built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Murray Road (sbl) 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 Murray Road (sbl) over Hawks Gully carry?

About 27,631 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Murray Road (sbl) over Hawks Gully?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Murray Road (sbl) over Hawks Gully?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.