US Bridges

New Hope Road over Bevils Creek

Good

Pike County, Georgia · 5 MI NE of Zebulon · Structure no. 000000023100120

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,240
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Hope Road over Bevils Creek is a concrete culvert carrying New Hope Road over Bevils Creek in Pike County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNew Hope Road
CrossesBevils Creek
Location5 MI NE of Zebulon
RouteCounty Highway 756
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.13748, -84.25945
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,240 (2024)
Projected traffic870 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Hope Road over Bevils Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Hope Road over Bevils 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does New Hope Road over Bevils Creek carry?

About 1,240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is New Hope Road over Bevils Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns New Hope Road over Bevils Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.