US Bridges

Davis Town Road over Hills Creek Trib

PoorPosted for load

Polk County, Georgia · 6 MI NE of Rockmart · Structure no. 000000023350260

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
323
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davis Town Road over Hills Creek Trib is a concrete continuous slab carrying Davis Town Road over Hills Creek Trib in Polk County, Georgia. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDavis Town Road
CrossesHills Creek Trib
Location6 MI NE of Rockmart
RouteCounty Highway 244
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.05766, -84.98235
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating8.9 US tons
Inventory rating6.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$193,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Davis Town Road over Hills Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Davis Town Road over Hills Creek Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Davis Town Road over Hills Creek Trib carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Davis Town Road over Hills Creek Trib?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Davis Town Road over Hills Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.