US Bridges

Hutchinson Pond RD over Hutchinson Mill Creek

GoodPosted for load

Cook County, Georgia · App 2.5 MI NE of Cecil · Structure no. 000000007550120

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hutchinson Pond RD over Hutchinson Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Hutchinson Pond RD over Hutchinson Mill Creek in Cook County, Georgia. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 53 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2031. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHutchinson Pond RD
CrossesHutchinson Mill Creek
LocationApp 2.5 MI NE of Cecil
RouteCounty Highway 25
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.05549, -83.35129
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2024)
Projected traffic240 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$598,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hutchinson Pond RD over Hutchinson Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Hutchinson Pond RD over Hutchinson Mill 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 2024.

How much traffic does Hutchinson Pond RD over Hutchinson Mill Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hutchinson Pond RD over Hutchinson Mill Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hutchinson Pond RD over Hutchinson Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.