US Bridges

Yawn Road over Hurricane Creek

Good

Jeff Davis County, Georgia · 6.2 MI E of Denton · Structure no. 000000016100270

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
220 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,153
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yawn Road over Hurricane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Yawn Road over Hurricane Creek in Jeff Davis County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2031. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesYawn Road
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location6.2 MI E of Denton
RouteCounty Highway 1589
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.70792, -82.59417
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2024)
Projected traffic495 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Yawn Road over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yawn Road over Hurricane 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Yawn Road over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 1,153 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Yawn Road over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Yawn Road over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.