US Bridges

Berckman Road over Raes Creek

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 12.9 MI NE of Hephizibah · Structure no. 000000024550990

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,410
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berckman Road over Raes Creek is a prestressed concrete culvert carrying Berckman 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 9,410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,705 by 2035. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBerckman Road
CrossesRaes Creek
Location12.9 MI NE of Hephizibah
RouteCounty Highway 486
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.4945, -82.03029
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,410 (2024)
Projected traffic15,705 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$13.8 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Berckman Road over Raes Creek built?

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

What condition is Berckman 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Berckman Road over Raes Creek carry?

About 9,410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Berckman Road over Raes Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Berckman Road over Raes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.