Bridge conditions in Ben Hill County, Georgia
47 inventoried bridges · 2 rated poor · 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
Ben Hill County tracks close to typical: 2 of its 47 inventoried bridges (4.3%) are rated poor, against a national rate of about 7%.
- 2 of the 47 bridges in Ben Hill County, Georgia, are rated in poor condition (4.3%) in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory, as of .
- 40 bridges (85.1%) are rated good and 5 (10.6%) fair.
- The median Ben Hill County bridge was built in 1974.
- The busiest poor-rated bridge is Bethleham Ch Rd over Otter Creek (built 1955), carrying about 420 vehicles a day.
Good 85.1% · Fair 10.6% · Poor 4.3% of 47 bridges
Bridges rated poor
Every bridge in the county with a poor rating, busiest first. Poor means a major component is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale; it is a repair flag, not a closure notice.
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethleham Ch Rd over Otter Creek | 1955 | 420 | Poor |
| Tulip Road over Young Creek | 1955 | 100 | Poor |
Busiest bridges in the 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 |
| SR 107 over Willacoochee Creek | 1976 | 3,360 | Good |
| SR 125 over Courthouse Branch | 1946 | 2,010 | Good |
| US 129 / SR 11 over Otter Creek | 1926 | 1,870 | Good |
| US 319 / SR 107 over Sturgeon Creek Trib | 1993 | 1,870 | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025. Counts cover inventoried highway bridges over 20 feet; ratings are reported by the state DOT.
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