Post Road over Hurricane Creek
GoodPosted for loadJeff Davis County, Georgia · 8 MI SE of Denton · Structure no. 000000016150150
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Post Road over Hurricane Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Post Road over Hurricane Creek in Jeff Davis County, Georgia. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 80 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2031. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Post Road over Hurricane Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Post 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 Post Road over Hurricane Creek carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Post Road over Hurricane Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Post Road over Hurricane Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.