US Bridges

Bethlehem Road over Pennolloway Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Georgia · 4 MI SE of Jesup · Structure no. 000000030550340

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
320 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethlehem Road over Pennolloway Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bethlehem Road over Pennolloway Creek in Wayne County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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.

It carries about 390 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 765 by 2031. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBethlehem Road
CrossesPennolloway Creek
Location4 MI SE of Jesup
RouteCounty Highway 274
CountyWayne County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.57113, -81.80109
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 15
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2024)
Projected traffic765 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Bethlehem Road over Pennolloway Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethlehem Road over Pennolloway 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Bethlehem Road over Pennolloway Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bethlehem Road over Pennolloway Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Bethlehem Road over Pennolloway Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.