US Bridges

Hickory Fairway DR over Avery Creek Trib

Good

Cherokee County, Georgia · 3.8 MI E of Holly Springs · Structure no. 000000005750900

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
770
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hickory Fairway DR over Avery Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying Hickory Fairway DR over Avery Creek Trib in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 770 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,303 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHickory Fairway DR
CrossesAvery Creek Trib
Location3.8 MI E of Holly Springs
RouteCounty Highway 1933
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.16364, -84.43585
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic770 (2024)
Projected traffic3,303 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$158,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hickory Fairway DR over Avery Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hickory Fairway DR over Avery Creek Trib 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Hickory Fairway DR over Avery Creek Trib carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hickory Fairway DR over Avery Creek Trib?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Hickory Fairway DR over Avery Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.