US Bridges

Hidden Valley DR over Hemptown Creek

Fair

Fannin County, Georgia · 1.4 MI N of Morganton · Structure no. 000000011150400

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
323
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hidden Valley DR over Hemptown Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hidden Valley DR over Hemptown Creek in Fannin County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHidden Valley DR
CrossesHemptown Creek
Location1.4 MI N of Morganton
RouteCounty Highway 225
CountyFannin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.89354, -84.24691
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$510,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hidden Valley DR over Hemptown Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hidden Valley DR over Hemptown 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Hidden Valley DR over Hemptown Creek carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hidden Valley DR over Hemptown Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hidden Valley DR over Hemptown Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.