US Bridges

Emmett Pilkinton R over Hog Creek Trib.

Good

Coffee County, Georgia · 6 MI NE of West Green · Structure no. 000000006950390

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emmett Pilkinton R over Hog Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Emmett Pilkinton R over Hog Creek Trib. in Coffee 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesEmmett Pilkinton R
CrossesHog Creek Trib.
Location6 MI NE of West Green
RouteCounty Highway 612
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.63899, -82.64261
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Emmett Pilkinton R over Hog Creek Trib. built?

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

What condition is Emmett Pilkinton R over Hog Creek Trib. 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 Emmett Pilkinton R over Hog Creek Trib. carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Emmett Pilkinton R over Hog Creek Trib.?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Emmett Pilkinton R over Hog Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.