US Bridges

Bill Arp Road over Hurricane Creek Trib.

Good

Douglas County, Georgia · 11.5 MI SW of Douglasvill · Structure no. 000000009700020

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,430
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bill Arp Road over Hurricane Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Bill Arp Road over Hurricane Creek Trib. in Douglas County, Georgia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 3,430 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,245 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBill Arp Road
CrossesHurricane Creek Trib.
Location11.5 MI SW of Douglasvill
RouteState Highway 5
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.60134, -84.83969
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,430 (2024)
Projected traffic4,245 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$158,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bill Arp Road over Hurricane Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bill Arp Road over Hurricane 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Bill Arp Road over Hurricane Creek Trib. carry?

About 3,430 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bill Arp Road over Hurricane Creek Trib.?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Bill Arp Road over Hurricane Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.