Ben Willams Road over Bear Creek
GoodWebster County, Georgia · 6.5 MI S of Preston · Structure no. 000000030750070
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 270
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ben Willams Road over Bear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ben Willams Road over Bear Creek in Webster County, Georgia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.
It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ben Willams Road over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ben Willams Road over Bear 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Ben Willams Road over Bear Creek carry?
About 270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ben Willams Road over Bear Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Ben Willams Road over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.