Hempstead Ch RD over Okapilco Creek
FairBrooks County, Georgia · App 5 MI NW of Barney · Structure no. 000000002750540
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 160 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 158
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hempstead Ch RD over Okapilco Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hempstead Ch RD over Okapilco Creek in Brooks County, Georgia. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 95 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hempstead Ch RD over Okapilco Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Hempstead Ch RD over Okapilco 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 2024.
How much traffic does Hempstead Ch RD over Okapilco Creek carry?
About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Hempstead Ch RD over Okapilco Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Hempstead Ch RD over Okapilco Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.