US Bridges

Hayestown Road over Little Hurricane Creek

Good

Bacon County, Georgia · 10 Miles NW of Alma · Structure no. 000000000550210

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hayestown Road over Little Hurricane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hayestown Road over Little Hurricane Creek in Bacon County, Georgia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHayestown Road
CrossesLittle Hurricane Creek
Location10 Miles NW of Alma
RouteCounty Highway 187
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.64699, -82.60891
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$346,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hayestown Road over Little Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hayestown Road over Little Hurricane 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Hayestown Road over Little Hurricane Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hayestown Road over Little Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hayestown Road over Little Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.