US Bridges

Hopewell Ch Road over I-185@30.04N (exit 30)

Good

Harris County, Georgia · 0.3 MI E of Whitesville · Structure no. 000000014500560

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
310 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,720
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hopewell Ch Road over I-185@30.04N (exit 30) is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Hopewell Ch Road over I-185@30.04N (exit 30) in Harris County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 4,720 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,485 by 2031. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesHopewell Ch Road
CrossesI-185@30.04N (exit 30)
Location0.3 MI E of Whitesville
RouteCounty Highway 1611
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.81345, -85.02115
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,720 (2024)
Projected traffic4,485 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hopewell Ch Road over I-185@30.04N (exit 30) built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hopewell Ch Road over I-185@30.04N (exit 30) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Hopewell Ch Road over I-185@30.04N (exit 30) carry?

About 4,720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hopewell Ch Road over I-185@30.04N (exit 30)?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Hopewell Ch Road over I-185@30.04N (exit 30)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.