US Bridges

Hobbs Road over Whitewater Creek

Good

Taylor County, Georgia · 5 MI SW of Butler · Structure no. 000000026950550

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hobbs Road over Whitewater Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hobbs Road over Whitewater Creek in Taylor County, Georgia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHobbs Road
CrossesWhitewater Creek
Location5 MI SW of Butler
RouteCounty Highway 9
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.30437, -84.18077
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$17.4 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hobbs Road over Whitewater Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hobbs Road over Whitewater 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 2024.

How much traffic does Hobbs Road over Whitewater Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hobbs Road over Whitewater Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Hobbs Road over Whitewater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.