US Bridges

Hawpond Road over Lime Creek

Good

Crisp County, Georgia · 0.2 MI E of Arabi · Structure no. 000000008150490

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawpond Road over Lime Creek is a concrete slab carrying Hawpond Road over Lime Creek in Crisp County, Georgia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 555 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHawpond Road
CrossesLime Creek
Location0.2 MI E of Arabi
RouteCounty Highway 1632
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.83689, -83.70722
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2024)
Projected traffic555 by 2032
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$469,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hawpond Road over Lime Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hawpond Road over Lime 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Hawpond Road over Lime Creek carry?

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

How long is Hawpond Road over Lime Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Hawpond Road over Lime Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.