Hillsboro Road over Murder Creek
GoodPutnam County, Georgia · 7.5 MI SW of Eatonton · Structure no. 000000023750090
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 225 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hillsboro Road over Murder Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hillsboro Road over Murder Creek in Putnam County, Georgia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hillsboro Road over Murder Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hillsboro Road over Murder 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Hillsboro Road over Murder Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Hillsboro Road over Murder Creek?
The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Hillsboro Road over Murder Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.