US Bridges

Hamilton Road over Mountain Creek

Good

Harris County, Georgia · 3 MI SE of Whitesville · Structure no. 000000014550470

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamilton Road over Mountain Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Hamilton Road over Mountain Creek in Harris County, Georgia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 825 by 2032. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHamilton Road
CrossesMountain Creek
Location3 MI SE of Whitesville
RouteCounty Highway 2031
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.80152, -84.92198
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2024)
Projected traffic825 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$668,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hamilton Road over Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hamilton Road over Mountain 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Hamilton Road over Mountain Creek carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hamilton Road over Mountain Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Hamilton Road over Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.