US Bridges

James Brown Blvd over Hawks Gully

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 12.9 MI NE of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024550730

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,510
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

James Brown Blvd over Hawks Gully is a concrete culvert carrying James Brown Blvd 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 2,510 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,025 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJames Brown Blvd
CrossesHawks Gully
Location12.9 MI NE of Hephzibah
RouteCounty Highway 2477
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.46996, -81.97064
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,510 (2024)
Projected traffic5,025 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$264,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was James Brown Blvd over Hawks Gully built?

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

What condition is James Brown Blvd 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 James Brown Blvd over Hawks Gully carry?

About 2,510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is James Brown Blvd over Hawks Gully?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns James Brown Blvd over Hawks Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.