US Bridges

Hoggard Mill RD over Big Cypress Creek

FairPosted for load

Baker County, Georgia · App 12 MI SW of Newton · Structure no. 000000000750030

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoggard Mill RD over Big Cypress Creek is a concrete slab carrying Hoggard Mill RD over Big Cypress Creek in Baker County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesHoggard Mill RD
CrossesBig Cypress Creek
LocationApp 12 MI SW of Newton
RouteCounty Highway 47
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.19036, -84.48604
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.9 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hoggard Mill RD over Big Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hoggard Mill RD over Big Cypress Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Hoggard Mill RD over Big Cypress Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hoggard Mill RD over Big Cypress Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Hoggard Mill RD over Big Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.