US Bridges

Hutchinson Road over N Mosquito Creek Trib

Good

Decatur County, Georgia · 2.1 MI N of Fla State Lin · Structure no. 000000008700400

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hutchinson Road over N Mosquito Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Hutchinson Road over N Mosquito Creek Trib in Decatur 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 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHutchinson Road
CrossesN Mosquito Creek Trib
Location2.1 MI N of Fla State Lin
RouteCounty Highway 1749
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.7281, -84.68384
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2024)
Projected traffic360 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$352,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hutchinson Road over N Mosquito Creek Trib built?

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

What condition is Hutchinson Road over N Mosquito Creek Trib 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 2023.

How much traffic does Hutchinson Road over N Mosquito Creek Trib carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hutchinson Road over N Mosquito Creek Trib?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Hutchinson Road over N Mosquito Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.