US Bridges

Union Hill Road over E Branch Barnetts Creek

Good

Grady County, Georgia · 13.1 Miles North East O · Structure no. 000000013150480

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
47 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Hill Road over E Branch Barnetts Creek is a steel culvert carrying Union Hill Road over E Branch Barnetts Creek in Grady County, Georgia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUnion Hill Road
CrossesE Branch Barnetts Creek
Location13.1 Miles North East O
RouteCounty Highway 167
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.06714, -84.12949
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating108.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
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$275,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Union Hill Road over E Branch Barnetts Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Hill Road over E Branch Barnetts 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Union Hill Road over E Branch Barnetts Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Union Hill Road over E Branch Barnetts Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Union Hill Road over E Branch Barnetts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.