Bells Cabin Road over Courthouse Branch
Ben Hill County, Georgia · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Bells Cabin Road over Courthouse Branch in Ben Hill County, Georgia, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,390 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 40 of the 47 inventoried bridges in Ben Hill County rated good (85.1%); 2 (4.3%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated May 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete culvert |
| Length | about 28 ft |
| Location | 1.1 Mi W of Fitzgerald |
| NBI structure number | 000000001700280 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | May 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Georgia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Ben Hill County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR 107 over Turkey Branch | 1991 | 7,570 | Good |
| US 129 / SR 11 over Turkey Branch | 1993 | 6,880 | Good |
| Perry House Road over Willachoochee Creek | 2018 | 5,190 | Good |
| Irwinville Hwy over Willacoochee Creek | 1948 | 4,983 | Fair |
| SR 107 over Turkey Branch Trib | 1991 | 4,983 | Good |
| M-2222 over Turkey Branch | 1982 | 3,820 | Good |
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