US Bridges

Hood Road over Ginger Cake Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Georgia · 0.5 MI W of Fayetteville · Structure no. 000000011350010

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,810
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hood Road over Ginger Cake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hood Road over Ginger Cake Creek in Fayette County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 3,810 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHood Road
CrossesGinger Cake Creek
Location0.5 MI W of Fayetteville
RouteCounty Highway 39
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.45646, -84.47651
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,810 (2024)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$158,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hood Road over Ginger Cake Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hood Road over Ginger Cake 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Hood Road over Ginger Cake Creek carry?

About 3,810 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Hood Road over Ginger Cake Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Hood Road over Ginger Cake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.