US Bridges

New York Road over Hawkins Branch

Good

Lee County, Georgia · App 2.5 MI W Flint River · Structure no. 000000017700160

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,153
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New York Road over Hawkins Branch is a concrete culvert carrying New York Road over Hawkins Branch in Lee County, Georgia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNew York Road
CrossesHawkins Branch
LocationApp 2.5 MI W Flint River
RouteCounty Highway 1965
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.81832, -84.01924
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2024)
Projected traffic315 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 York Road over Hawkins Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is New York Road over Hawkins Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does New York Road over Hawkins Branch carry?

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

How long is New York Road over Hawkins Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns New York Road over Hawkins Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.