US Bridges

Walton Way over Hawks Gully

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 12.9 MI NE of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024550720

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walton Way over Hawks Gully is a concrete arch - deck carrying Walton Way 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 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 13,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,810 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWalton Way
CrossesHawks Gully
Location12.9 MI NE of Hephzibah
RouteCounty Highway 2509
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.46875, -81.97029
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,300 (2024)
Projected traffic21,810 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$380,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walton Way over Hawks Gully built?

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

What condition is Walton Way 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 Walton Way over Hawks Gully carry?

About 13,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Walton Way over Hawks Gully?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Walton Way over Hawks Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.