Hembree Road over Hickory Level Creek
FairBanks County, Georgia · 4.6 MI S of Homer · Structure no. 000000001150120
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 56 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 126
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hembree Road over Hickory Level Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hembree Road over Hickory Level Creek in Banks County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Hembree Road over Hickory Level Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hembree Road over Hickory Level 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Hembree Road over Hickory Level Creek carry?
About 126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Hembree Road over Hickory Level Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Hembree Road over Hickory Level Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.