US Bridges

US 280 Cor Z over Hichitee Creek

Good

Chattahoochee County, Georgia · 3 MI SE of Cusseta · Structure no. 000000005300110

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,340
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 280 Cor Z over Hichitee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 280 Cor Z over Hichitee Creek in Chattahoochee County, Georgia. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 94 years old, older 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 7,340 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,285 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 280 Cor Z
CrossesHichitee Creek
Location3 MI SE of Cusseta
RouteU.S. Route 280
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.28399, -84.76148
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,340 (2024)
Projected traffic9,285 by 2032
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 280 Cor Z over Hichitee Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is US 280 Cor Z over Hichitee 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 280 Cor Z over Hichitee Creek carry?

About 7,340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 280 Cor Z over Hichitee Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns US 280 Cor Z over Hichitee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.