US Bridges

Hourglass Road over Ochillee Creek

Good

Chattahoochee County, Georgia · .7 KM E/O 8th Div. RD · Structure no. 0000000000M9391

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Hourglass Road over Ochillee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hourglass Road over Ochillee Creek in Chattahoochee County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 132 by 2045. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesHourglass Road
CrossesOchillee Creek
Location.7 KM E/O 8th Div. RD
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.36476, -84.81706
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2023)
Projected traffic132 by 2045
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Ochillee Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hourglass Road over Ochillee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Hourglass Road over Ochillee Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Hourglass Road over Ochillee Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Hourglass Road over Ochillee Creek?

It is owned by the Army.