Joe Stephens Road over Hilly Mill Creek
GoodHeard County, Georgia · 5 MI E of Centralhatchee · Structure no. 000000014950380
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 570
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Joe Stephens Road over Hilly Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Joe Stephens Road over Hilly Mill Creek in Heard County, Georgia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Joe Stephens Road over Hilly Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Joe Stephens Road over Hilly Mill 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Joe Stephens Road over Hilly Mill Creek carry?
About 570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Joe Stephens Road over Hilly Mill Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns Joe Stephens Road over Hilly Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.