US Bridges

Hickory Grove Road over Grand Bay Creek

Good

Lowndes County, Georgia · 4.5 MI NE Lake Park · Structure no. 000000018550940

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
300 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hickory Grove Road over Grand Bay Creek is a concrete slab carrying Hickory Grove Road over Grand Bay Creek in Lowndes County, Georgia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesHickory Grove Road
CrossesGrand Bay Creek
Location4.5 MI NE Lake Park
RouteCounty Highway 106
CountyLowndes County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.73999, -83.13533
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$40 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hickory Grove Road over Grand Bay Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hickory Grove Road over Grand Bay 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Hickory Grove Road over Grand Bay Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hickory Grove Road over Grand Bay Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Hickory Grove Road over Grand Bay Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.