US Bridges

Hornsby Road over Dry Creek

Good

Seminole County, Georgia · 3.8 MI NE of Iron City · Structure no. 000000025350050

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hornsby Road over Dry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Hornsby Road over Dry Creek in Seminole County, Georgia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHornsby Road
CrossesDry Creek
Location3.8 MI NE of Iron City
RouteCounty Highway 20
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.03612, -84.7554
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hornsby Road over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hornsby Road over Dry 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Hornsby Road over Dry Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hornsby Road over Dry Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Hornsby Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.