US Bridges

SR 5 over Hungry Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Georgia · 5 MI S of Bowdon · Structure no. 000000004500080

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,710
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 5 over Hungry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 5 over Hungry Creek in Carroll County, Georgia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,710 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,620 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 5
CrossesHungry Creek
Location5 MI S of Bowdon
RouteState Highway 5
CountyCarroll County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.4737, -85.27701
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic1,710 (2024)
Projected traffic1,620 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 5 over Hungry Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 5 over Hungry 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 5 over Hungry Creek carry?

About 1,710 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 5 over Hungry Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 5 over Hungry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.