US Bridges

Hopewell Road over Centralhatchee Creek

Fair

Heard County, Georgia · 2 MI E of Ephesus · Structure no. 000000014950470

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hopewell Road over Centralhatchee Creek is a steel culvert carrying Hopewell Road over Centralhatchee Creek in Heard County, Georgia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesHopewell Road
CrossesCentralhatchee Creek
Location2 MI E of Ephesus
RouteCounty Highway 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.41214, -85.21869
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 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 traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Hopewell Road over Centralhatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hopewell Road over Centralhatchee 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Hopewell Road over Centralhatchee Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hopewell Road over Centralhatchee Creek?

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

Who owns Hopewell Road over Centralhatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.