US Bridges

New Hope Ch Road over Gladesville Creek

Good

Jasper County, Georgia · 8.6 Mi. SW of Monticello · Structure no. 000000015950730

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Hope Ch Road over Gladesville Creek is a steel culvert carrying New Hope Ch Road over Gladesville Creek in Jasper County, Georgia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNew Hope Ch Road
CrossesGladesville Creek
Location8.6 Mi. SW of Monticello
RouteCounty Highway 144
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.20275, -83.77183
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Hope Ch Road over Gladesville Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Hope Ch Road over Gladesville 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does New Hope Ch Road over Gladesville Creek carry?

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

How long is New Hope Ch Road over Gladesville Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns New Hope Ch Road over Gladesville Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.