US Bridges

Hills Creek Road over Hills Creek

Good

Polk County, Georgia · 1.8 MI SE of Taylorsville · Structure no. 000000023350830

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hills Creek Road over Hills Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Hills Creek Road over Hills Creek in Polk County, Georgia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHills Creek Road
CrossesHills Creek
Location1.8 MI SE of Taylorsville
RouteCounty Highway 248
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.07531, -84.9505
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
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$457,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hills Creek Road over Hills Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hills Creek Road over Hills 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 Hills Creek Road over Hills Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hills Creek Road over Hills Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Hills Creek Road over Hills Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.