US Bridges

Hemphill Road over Sugar Creek Trib

Poor

Murray County, Georgia · 6.9 MI SE of Chatsworth · Structure no. 000000021350020

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
126
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hemphill Road over Sugar Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Hemphill Road over Sugar Creek Trib in Murray County, Georgia. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 years old, older 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 4 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.

It carries about 126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHemphill Road
CrossesSugar Creek Trib
Location6.9 MI SE of Chatsworth
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyMurray County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.67626, -84.71657
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2024)
Projected traffic15 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$158,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hemphill Road over Sugar Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hemphill Road over Sugar Creek Trib 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Hemphill Road over Sugar Creek Trib carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hemphill Road over Sugar Creek Trib?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Hemphill Road over Sugar Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.