Buford C. Gilliard over Hog Creek
GoodCoffee County, Georgia · App .5 MI E of Nichols · Structure no. 000000006900190
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,030
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buford C. Gilliard over Hog Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Buford C. Gilliard over Hog Creek in Coffee 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 5,030 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,805 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buford C. Gilliard over Hog Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buford C. Gilliard over Hog 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Buford C. Gilliard over Hog Creek carry?
About 5,030 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Buford C. Gilliard over Hog Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Buford C. Gilliard over Hog Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.