US Bridges

Hoke Golden Road over Baxter Creek

Fair

Haralson County, Georgia · 4 MI NE of Bremen · Structure no. 000000014350060

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoke Golden Road over Baxter Creek is a steel culvert carrying Hoke Golden Road over Baxter Creek in Haralson County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHoke Golden Road
CrossesBaxter Creek
Location4 MI NE of Bremen
RouteCounty Highway 41
CountyHaralson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.77237, -85.11499
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating104.9 US tons
Inventory rating80.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic290 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
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$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hoke Golden Road over Baxter Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hoke Golden Road over Baxter 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Hoke Golden Road over Baxter Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hoke Golden Road over Baxter Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Hoke Golden Road over Baxter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.