Joe Fletcher Road over Hat Creek
FairPosted for loadIrwin County, Georgia · 12 MI W of Ocilla · Structure no. 000000015550220
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 138 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 310
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Joe Fletcher Road over Hat Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Joe Fletcher Road over Hat Creek in Irwin County, Georgia. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 59 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Joe Fletcher Road over Hat Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Joe Fletcher Road over Hat 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 2023.
How much traffic does Joe Fletcher Road over Hat Creek carry?
About 310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Joe Fletcher Road over Hat Creek?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Joe Fletcher Road over Hat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.