US Bridges

Hamby Lane over Strouds Creek

Good

Newton County, Georgia · 3 MI NE of Covington · Structure no. 000000021750390

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,740
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamby Lane over Strouds Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hamby Lane over Strouds Creek in Newton County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,740 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,455 by 2031. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHamby Lane
CrossesStrouds Creek
Location3 MI NE of Covington
RouteCounty Highway 278
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.64652, -83.77304
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,740 (2024)
Projected traffic1,455 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$293,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hamby Lane over Strouds Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hamby Lane over Strouds 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Hamby Lane over Strouds Creek carry?

About 1,740 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hamby Lane over Strouds Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Hamby Lane over Strouds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.