US Bridges

West Union Hill Ro over Dog River

Good

Douglas County, Georgia · 3.7 MI South of Villa Ric · Structure no. 000000009750290

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Union Hill Ro over Dog River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Union Hill Ro over Dog River in Douglas County, Georgia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWest Union Hill Ro
CrossesDog River
Location3.7 MI South of Villa Ric
RouteCounty Highway 239
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.6743, -84.88163
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2024)
Projected traffic735 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$387,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Union Hill Ro over Dog River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Union Hill Ro over Dog River 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 West Union Hill Ro over Dog River carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West Union Hill Ro over Dog River?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns West Union Hill Ro over Dog River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.