Hope Road over Hurricane Creek
FairClayton County, Georgia · 3 MI E of Lovejoy · Structure no. 000000006350180
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 81 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,047
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hope Road over Hurricane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hope Road over Hurricane Creek in Clayton County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hope Road over Hurricane Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hope Road over Hurricane 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Hope Road over Hurricane Creek carry?
About 2,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Hope Road over Hurricane Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Hope Road over Hurricane Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.