US Bridges

Hobson Road over Hobson Creek

Fair

Pickens County, Georgia · 4 MI NW of Jasper · Structure no. 000000022750120

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hobson Road over Hobson Creek is a steel culvert carrying Hobson Road over Hobson Creek in Pickens County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 170 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 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHobson Road
CrossesHobson Creek
Location4 MI NW of Jasper
RouteCounty Highway 130
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.48473, -84.4946
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 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 traffic170 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Hobson Road over Hobson Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hobson Road over Hobson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Hobson Road over Hobson Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hobson Road over Hobson Creek?

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

Who owns Hobson Road over Hobson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.