Hickory Creek Road over Hickory Level Creek
PoorPosted for loadBanks County, Georgia · 3.2 MI SW of Homer · Structure no. 000000001150080
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 58 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hickory Creek Road over Hickory Level Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hickory Creek Road over Hickory Level Creek in Banks County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2032. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hickory Creek Road over Hickory Level Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hickory Creek Road over Hickory Level Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Hickory Creek Road over Hickory Level Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Hickory Creek Road over Hickory Level Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Hickory Creek Road over Hickory Level Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.