US Bridges

Sam Hunt Road over Salacoa Creek

Fair

Gordon County, Georgia · 2 MI NW of Fairmount · Structure no. 000000012950370

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sam Hunt Road over Salacoa Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sam Hunt Road over Salacoa Creek in Gordon County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSam Hunt Road
CrossesSalacoa Creek
Location2 MI NW of Fairmount
RouteCounty Highway 225
CountyGordon County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.45609, -84.72241
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$469,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sam Hunt Road over Salacoa Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sam Hunt Road over Salacoa 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sam Hunt Road over Salacoa Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sam Hunt Road over Salacoa Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Sam Hunt Road over Salacoa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.