US Bridges

Hawkins Road over Sumac Creek Trib

Poor

Murray County, Georgia · 3.5 MI NW of Crandall · Structure no. 000000021350370

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawkins Road over Sumac Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying Hawkins Road over Sumac Creek Trib in Murray County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHawkins Road
CrossesSumac Creek Trib
Location3.5 MI NW of Crandall
RouteCounty Highway 216
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.90706, -84.785
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic210 (2024)
Projected traffic735 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$141,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hawkins Road over Sumac Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hawkins Road over Sumac 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Hawkins Road over Sumac Creek Trib carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hawkins Road over Sumac Creek Trib?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Hawkins Road over Sumac Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.