US Bridges

8th Street over Hawks Gully

GoodPosted for load

Richmond County, Georgia · 12.7 MI NE of Hephizibah · Structure no. 000000024550710

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,620
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

8th Street over Hawks Gully is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 8th Street over Hawks Gully in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,620 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2032. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries8th Street
CrossesHawks Gully
Location12.7 MI NE of Hephizibah
RouteCounty Highway 2476
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.46689, -81.96964
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,620 (2024)
Projected traffic240 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$399,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 8th Street over Hawks Gully built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8th 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 8th Street over Hawks Gully carry?

About 1,620 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 8th Street over Hawks Gully?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns 8th Street over Hawks Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.