Burnt Hickory Road over Gothards Creek
GoodDouglas County, Georgia · 3.7 MI North of Douglasvi · Structure no. 000000009750480
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,380
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Burnt Hickory Road over Gothards Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burnt Hickory Road over Gothards Creek in Douglas County, Georgia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7,380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,710 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Burnt Hickory Road over Gothards Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Burnt Hickory Road over Gothards 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Burnt Hickory Road over Gothards Creek carry?
About 7,380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Burnt Hickory Road over Gothards Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Burnt Hickory Road over Gothards Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.