US Bridges

Hatfield Road over Allison Creek

GoodPosted for load

Dade County, Georgia · 6.7 MI SW of Trenton · Structure no. 000000008350180

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
156 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hatfield Road over Allison Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Hatfield Road over Allison Creek in Dade County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHatfield Road
CrossesAllison Creek
Location6.7 MI SW of Trenton
RouteCounty Highway 172
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.77779, -85.54209
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$914,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hatfield Road over Allison Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hatfield Road over Allison 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Hatfield Road over Allison Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hatfield Road over Allison Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hatfield Road over Allison Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.