US Bridges

Bethesada Road over Goose Creek

GoodPosted for load

Wayne County, Georgia · 4.5 MI NW of Jesup · Structure no. 000000030550130

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
144 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethesada Road over Goose Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bethesada Road over Goose Creek in Wayne County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2031. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBethesada Road
CrossesGoose Creek
Location4.5 MI NW of Jesup
RouteCounty Highway 107
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.66928, -81.95175
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2024)
Projected traffic435 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethesada Road over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethesada Road over Goose 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Bethesada Road over Goose Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bethesada Road over Goose Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bethesada Road over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.