US Bridges

Hickory Hill Drive over Calls Creek

Good

Oconee County, Georgia · 1.8 MI NE of Watkinsville · Structure no. 000000021950300

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
410
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hickory Hill Drive over Calls Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Hickory Hill Drive over Calls Creek in Oconee County, Georgia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

CarriesHickory Hill Drive
CrossesCalls Creek
Location1.8 MI NE of Watkinsville
RouteCounty Highway 151
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.88147, -83.38944
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2024)
Projected traffic690 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$264,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hickory Hill Drive over Calls Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hickory Hill Drive over Calls 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Hickory Hill Drive over Calls Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hickory Hill Drive over Calls Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Hickory Hill Drive over Calls Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.