US Bridges

Hourglass Road over Kings Pond Spillway

FairPosted for load

Chattahoochee County, Georgia · 1 KM Se/O Hourglass RD · Structure no. 0000000000M9379

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Hourglass Road over Kings Pond Spillway is a concrete slab carrying Hourglass Road over Kings Pond Spillway in Chattahoochee County, Georgia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHourglass Road
CrossesKings Pond Spillway
Location1 KM Se/O Hourglass RD
CountyChattahoochee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.36164, -84.80603
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2023)
Projected traffic21 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hourglass Road over Kings Pond Spillway built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hourglass Road over Kings Pond Spillway 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 2023.

How much traffic does Hourglass Road over Kings Pond Spillway carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hourglass Road over Kings Pond Spillway?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Hourglass Road over Kings Pond Spillway?

It is owned by the Army.