US Bridges

Lower Hawthorne TR over Buck Creek

Good

Grady County, Georgia · App 2.5 MI SE of Reno · Structure no. 000000013150220

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Hawthorne TR over Buck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lower Hawthorne TR over Buck Creek in Grady County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLower Hawthorne TR
CrossesBuck Creek
LocationApp 2.5 MI SE of Reno
RouteCounty Highway 81
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.75436, -84.25828
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$164,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lower Hawthorne TR over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Hawthorne TR over Buck Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Lower Hawthorne TR over Buck Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lower Hawthorne TR over Buck Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Lower Hawthorne TR over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.