US Bridges

China Road over Little Hurricane Creek

Good

Bacon County, Georgia · 5.5 MI NW of Alma · Structure no. 000000000550260

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

China Road over Little Hurricane Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying China Road over Little Hurricane Creek in Bacon County, Georgia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 75 by 2041. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesChina Road
CrossesLittle Hurricane Creek
Location5.5 MI NW of Alma
RouteCounty Highway 159
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.57213, -82.56353
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$23.3 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was China Road over Little Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is China 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 China Road over Little Hurricane Creek carry?

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

How long is China Road over Little Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns China Road over Little Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.