Hutchings Mountain over Thompson Cr-Silver Comet
GoodPosted for loadPolk County, Georgia · In South Rockmart · Structure no. 000000023350240
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 323
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hutchings Mountain over Thompson Cr-Silver Comet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hutchings Mountain over Thompson Cr-Silver Comet in Polk County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hutchings Mountain over Thompson Cr-Silver Comet built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hutchings Mountain over Thompson Cr-Silver Comet 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 Hutchings Mountain over Thompson Cr-Silver Comet carry?
About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Hutchings Mountain over Thompson Cr-Silver Comet?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Hutchings Mountain over Thompson Cr-Silver Comet?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.