US Bridges

Hopewell Road over Lamar Branch

Fair

Bibb County, Georgia · 10 MI SW of Macon Cty Lmt · Structure no. 000000002101580

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
890
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hopewell Road over Lamar Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Hopewell Road over Lamar Branch in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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.

It carries about 890 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,245 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesHopewell Road
CrossesLamar Branch
Location10 MI SW of Macon Cty Lmt
RouteCounty Highway 769
CountyBibb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.82794, -83.88295
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2024)
Projected traffic1,245 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hopewell Road over Lamar Branch built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hopewell Road over Lamar Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Hopewell Road over Lamar Branch carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hopewell Road over Lamar Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Hopewell Road over Lamar Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.