US Bridges

Gainesville HWY over Hawk Creek

Good

Barrow County, Georgia · 3.5 MI N of Winder · Structure no. 000000001300060

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,320
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gainesville HWY over Hawk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gainesville HWY over Hawk Creek in Barrow County, Georgia. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 9,320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesGainesville HWY
CrossesHawk Creek
Location3.5 MI N of Winder
RouteState Highway 53
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.04329, -83.71599
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,320 (2024)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gainesville HWY over Hawk Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gainesville HWY over Hawk 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Gainesville HWY over Hawk Creek carry?

About 9,320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gainesville HWY over Hawk Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Gainesville HWY over Hawk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.