US Bridges

Lucy Moore Road over Hog Creek

GoodPosted for load

Coffee County, Georgia · App 1 MI E of Nicholls · Structure no. 000000006900730

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lucy Moore Road over Hog Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Lucy Moore Road over Hog Creek in Coffee County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 730 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,005 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLucy Moore Road
CrossesHog Creek
LocationApp 1 MI E of Nicholls
RouteCounty Highway 1827
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.50933, -82.61976
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2024)
Projected traffic1,005 by 2032
Trucks8%
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$879,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lucy Moore Road over Hog Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lucy Moore Road 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 Lucy Moore Road over Hog Creek carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lucy Moore Road over Hog Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lucy Moore Road over Hog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.