Hobgood Road over Bear Creek
FairFulton County, Georgia · 3 MI NE of Palmetto · Structure no. 000000012150910
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,991
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hobgood Road over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Hobgood Road over Bear Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 4,991 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hobgood Road over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Hobgood Road over Bear 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Hobgood Road over Bear Creek carry?
About 4,991 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Hobgood Road over Bear Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Hobgood Road over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.