US Bridges

Union Road over Franks Creek Trib

Good

Lowndes County, Georgia · App 1 MI S of Hahira · Structure no. 000000018550560

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Road over Franks Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Union Road over Franks Creek Trib in Lowndes County, Georgia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUnion Road
CrossesFranks Creek Trib
LocationApp 1 MI S of Hahira
RouteCounty Highway 38
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.96933, -83.37936
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$229,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Union Road over Franks Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Road over Franks Creek Trib 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Union Road over Franks Creek Trib carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Union Road over Franks Creek Trib?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Union Road over Franks Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.