Hinsonton Road over Lost Creek
PoorClosed to trafficMitchell County, Georgia · App 2 MI NE of Cotton · Structure no. 000000020550380
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 81 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hinsonton Road over Lost Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hinsonton Road over Lost Creek in Mitchell County, Georgia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hinsonton Road over Lost Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hinsonton Road over Lost Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Hinsonton Road over Lost Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Hinsonton Road over Lost Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Hinsonton Road over Lost Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.