US Bridges

Marks Church Road over Raes Creek

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 11 MI N of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024550970

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,790
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marks Church Road over Raes Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Marks Church Road over Raes Creek in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 6,790 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,953 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMarks Church Road
CrossesRaes Creek
Location11 MI N of Hephzibah
RouteCounty Highway 124
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.475, -82.08456
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,790 (2024)
Projected traffic14,953 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$5.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marks Church Road over Raes Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marks Church 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Marks Church Road over Raes Creek carry?

About 6,790 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Marks Church Road over Raes Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Marks Church Road over Raes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.