US Bridges

SR 26 over Hogcrawl Creek

Good

Macon County, Georgia · 8 MI NE of Montezuma · Structure no. 000000019300490

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,890
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26 over Hogcrawl Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 26 over Hogcrawl Creek in Macon County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,890 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,675 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 26
CrossesHogcrawl Creek
Location8 MI NE of Montezuma
RouteState Highway 26
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.32562, -83.87794
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic1,890 (2024)
Projected traffic3,675 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 26 over Hogcrawl Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 26 over Hogcrawl 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 26 over Hogcrawl Creek carry?

About 1,890 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 26 over Hogcrawl Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 26 over Hogcrawl Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.