Damascus-Hilton RD over Sowhatchee Creek
GoodEarly County, Georgia · 1.8 Miles Southeast of Hi · Structure no. 000000009950700
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 480
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Damascus-Hilton RD over Sowhatchee Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Damascus-Hilton RD over Sowhatchee Creek in Early County, Georgia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 480 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 475 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Damascus-Hilton RD over Sowhatchee Creek built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is Damascus-Hilton RD over Sowhatchee 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Damascus-Hilton RD over Sowhatchee Creek carry?
About 480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Damascus-Hilton RD over Sowhatchee Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Damascus-Hilton RD over Sowhatchee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.