US Bridges

Hughes Road over Lick Log Creek

Good

Paulding County, Georgia · 6.7 MI SE of Dallas · Structure no. 000000022350860

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
63 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hughes Road over Lick Log Creek is a steel culvert carrying Hughes Road over Lick Log Creek in Paulding County, Georgia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,303 by 2031. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHughes Road
CrossesLick Log Creek
Location6.7 MI SE of Dallas
RouteCounty Highway 297
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.83395, -84.79903
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2024)
Projected traffic3,303 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$369,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hughes Road over Lick Log Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hughes Road over Lick Log 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Hughes Road over Lick Log Creek carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hughes Road over Lick Log Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Hughes Road over Lick Log Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.