US Bridges

Boy Scout Road over Raes Creek

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 13.4 MI N of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024550290

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,720
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boy Scout Road over Raes Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Boy Scout Road over Raes Creek in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 6,720 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,980 by 2032. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBoy Scout Road
CrossesRaes Creek
Location13.4 MI N of Hephzibah
RouteCounty Highway 600
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.50448, -82.04108
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,720 (2024)
Projected traffic10,980 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$481,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boy Scout Road over Raes Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boy Scout Road over Raes Creek 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 Boy Scout Road over Raes Creek carry?

About 6,720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Boy Scout Road over Raes Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Boy Scout Road over Raes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.