US Bridges

W. Hopewell Road over Ulcohatchee Creek

Good

Crawford County, Georgia · 7 MI NW of Roberta · Structure no. 000000007900250

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Hopewell Road over Ulcohatchee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W. Hopewell Road over Ulcohatchee Creek in Crawford County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2031. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesW. Hopewell Road
CrossesUlcohatchee Creek
Location7 MI NW of Roberta
RouteCounty Highway 769
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.77189, -84.10139
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2024)
Projected traffic330 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$217,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Hopewell Road over Ulcohatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Hopewell Road over Ulcohatchee 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 W. Hopewell Road over Ulcohatchee Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W. Hopewell Road over Ulcohatchee Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns W. Hopewell Road over Ulcohatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.