US Bridges

Broad Street over Hawks Gully

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 13.1 MI NE of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024550960

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,830
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broad Street over Hawks Gully is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broad Street over Hawks Gully in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 5,830 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,515 by 2038. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBroad Street
CrossesHawks Gully
Location13.1 MI NE of Hephzibah
RouteCounty Highway 2720
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.48104, -81.98309
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,830 (2024)
Projected traffic4,515 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$13.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Broad Street over Hawks Gully built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broad 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Broad Street over Hawks Gully carry?

About 5,830 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Broad Street over Hawks Gully?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Broad Street over Hawks Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.