Hempstead Ch RD over Little River
FairPosted for loadBrooks County, Georgia · App 6 MI NW of Barney · Structure no. 000000002700470
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 253 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hempstead Ch RD over Little River is a concrete tee beam carrying Hempstead Ch RD over Little River in Brooks County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2031. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hempstead Ch RD over Little River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hempstead Ch RD over Little River 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 2024.
How much traffic does Hempstead Ch RD over Little River carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Hempstead Ch RD over Little River?
The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Hempstead Ch RD over Little River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.