Hughes Road over Deep Creek
FairPosted for loadElbert County, Georgia · 4.5 MI SE of Bowman · Structure no. 000000010550280
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 126
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hughes Road over Deep Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hughes Road over Deep Creek in Elbert County, Georgia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 75 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hughes Road over Deep Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Hughes Road over Deep Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Hughes Road over Deep Creek carry?
About 126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Hughes Road over Deep Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Hughes Road over Deep Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.