US Bridges

Hilltop Road over Rum Creek

Good

Clayton County, Georgia · 0.5 MI E of Jonesboro · Structure no. 000000006350210

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hilltop Road over Rum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hilltop Road over Rum Creek in Clayton County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHilltop Road
CrossesRum Creek
Location0.5 MI E of Jonesboro
RouteCounty Highway 546
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.5223, -84.3379
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,047 (2024)
Projected traffic2,895 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hilltop Road over Rum Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hilltop Road over Rum 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Hilltop Road over Rum Creek carry?

About 2,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hilltop Road over Rum Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hilltop Road over Rum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.