Hooks Mill Road over Philema Creek
GoodSumter County, Georgia · 7.5 MI SE of Americus · Structure no. 000000026150020
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hooks Mill Road over Philema Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Hooks Mill Road over Philema Creek in Sumter County, Georgia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 65 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hooks Mill Road over Philema Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Hooks Mill Road over Philema 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Hooks Mill Road over Philema Creek carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Hooks Mill Road over Philema Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Hooks Mill Road over Philema Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.