US Bridges

Hillview Road over Canoochee River Trib

PoorClosed to traffic

Tattnall County, Georgia · 8 MI NE of Collins · Structure no. 000000026750260

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillview Road over Canoochee River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Hillview Road over Canoochee River Trib in Tattnall County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2031. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHillview Road
CrossesCanoochee River Trib
Location8 MI NE of Collins
RouteCounty Highway 469
CountyTattnall County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.2507, -82.02763
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Culvert1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2024)
Projected traffic270 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$211,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hillview Road over Canoochee River Trib built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hillview Road over Canoochee River Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Hillview Road over Canoochee River Trib carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hillview Road over Canoochee River Trib?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Hillview Road over Canoochee River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.