US Bridges

Old Hull Road over West Fork Trail Creek

Good

Clarke County, Georgia · 1.8 MI NE of Athens Sq. · Structure no. 000000005900780

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Hull Road over West Fork Trail Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Hull Road over West Fork Trail Creek in Clarke County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 7,250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,305 by 2031. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Hull Road
CrossesWest Fork Trail Creek
Location1.8 MI NE of Athens Sq.
RouteCity Street 343
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.97559, -83.35329
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,250 (2024)
Projected traffic10,305 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Old Hull Road over West Fork Trail Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 7,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Old Hull Road over West Fork Trail Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.