US Bridges

New Hull Road over West Fork Trail Creek

Fair

Clarke County, Georgia · 2.5 MI N of Athens · Structure no. 000000005900720

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Hull Road over West Fork Trail Creek is a concrete culvert carrying New Hull Road over West Fork Trail Creek in Clarke County, Georgia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,880 by 2031. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNew Hull Road
CrossesWest Fork Trail Creek
Location2.5 MI N of Athens
RouteCounty Highway 360
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.98941, -83.35106
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2024)
Projected traffic5,880 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Hull Road over West Fork Trail Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Hull Road over West Fork Trail 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does New Hull Road over West Fork Trail Creek carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is New Hull Road over West Fork Trail Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns New Hull Road over West Fork Trail Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.