US Bridges

Hichitee Creek RD over Hichitee Creek

GoodPosted for load

Stewart County, Georgia · 12 MI N of Lumpkin · Structure no. 000000025900280

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,153
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hichitee Creek RD over Hichitee Creek is a concrete slab carrying Hichitee Creek RD over Hichitee Creek in Stewart County, Georgia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesHichitee Creek RD
CrossesHichitee Creek
Location12 MI N of Lumpkin
RouteCounty Highway 2775
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.22612, -84.84726
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$821,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hichitee Creek RD over Hichitee Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hichitee Creek RD over Hichitee 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Hichitee Creek RD over Hichitee Creek carry?

About 1,153 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hichitee Creek RD over Hichitee Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hichitee Creek RD over Hichitee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.