US Bridges

Hamburg ST Pk RD over Dry Creek

Poor

Hancock County, Georgia · 10.8 MI E of Sparta · Structure no. 000000014100250

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
69 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamburg ST Pk RD over Dry Creek is a steel culvert carrying Hamburg ST Pk RD over Dry Creek in Hancock County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2031. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHamburg ST Pk RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location10.8 MI E of Sparta
RouteCounty Highway 1100
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.27489, -82.78856
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length69 ft (21 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 traffic70 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$404,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hamburg ST Pk RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hamburg ST Pk RD over Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Hamburg ST Pk RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hamburg ST Pk RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Hamburg ST Pk RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.