US Bridges

US 221/SR31 over Hog Creek Trib

Fair

Atkinson County, Georgia · App 9 MI S of Pearson · Structure no. 000000000300010

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,290
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 221/SR31 over Hog Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying US 221/SR31 over Hog Creek Trib in Atkinson County, Georgia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 2,290 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,490 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 221/SR31
CrossesHog Creek Trib
LocationApp 9 MI S of Pearson
RouteU.S. Route 221
CountyAtkinson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.1878, -82.92737
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,290 (2024)
Projected traffic2,490 by 2032
Trucks25%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 221/SR31 over Hog Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 221/SR31 over Hog Creek Trib 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 221/SR31 over Hog Creek Trib carry?

About 2,290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 221/SR31 over Hog Creek Trib?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 221/SR31 over Hog Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.