US Bridges

W Hopewell Road over North Branch

Good

Crawford County, Georgia · 6 MI NW of Roberta · Structure no. 000000007900270

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Hopewell Road over North Branch is a concrete culvert carrying W Hopewell Road over North Branch in Crawford County, Georgia. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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.

It carries about 390 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesW Hopewell Road
CrossesNorth Branch
Location6 MI NW of Roberta
RouteCounty Highway 769
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.77967, -84.06761
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic390 (2024)
Projected traffic375 by 2032
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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Hopewell Road over North Branch built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Hopewell Road over North Branch 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 North Branch carry?

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

How long is W Hopewell Road over North Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns W Hopewell Road over North Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.