US Bridges

Bonnie Hawkins RD over Lazer Creek

FairPosted for load

Talbot County, Georgia · 2 MI SW of Woodland · Structure no. 000000026350370

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bonnie Hawkins RD over Lazer Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bonnie Hawkins RD over Lazer Creek in Talbot County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBonnie Hawkins RD
CrossesLazer Creek
Location2 MI SW of Woodland
RouteCounty Highway 56
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.77148, -84.58571
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bonnie Hawkins RD over Lazer Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bonnie Hawkins RD over Lazer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Bonnie Hawkins RD over Lazer Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bonnie Hawkins RD over Lazer Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bonnie Hawkins RD over Lazer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.