US Bridges

Hawpond Road over I-75

Fair

Crisp County, Georgia · Arabi - East Section · Structure no. 000000008100450

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
188 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawpond Road over I-75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hawpond Road over I-75 in Crisp County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 580 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2032. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHawpond Road
CrossesI-75
LocationArabi - East Section
RouteCounty Highway 1632
CountyCrisp County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.83571, -83.71399
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2024)
Projected traffic870 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hawpond Road over I-75 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hawpond Road over I-75 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Hawpond Road over I-75 carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hawpond Road over I-75?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Hawpond Road over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.