US Bridges

New Hope Road over Aucilla River

Fair

Thomas County, Georgia · App 4 MI W of Boston · Structure no. 000000027550130

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
194
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Hope Road over Aucilla River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Hope Road over Aucilla River in Thomas 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 194 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2031. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Hope Road
CrossesAucilla River
LocationApp 4 MI W of Boston
RouteCounty Highway 22
CountyThomas County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.79492, -83.8563
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2024)
Projected traffic165 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Hope Road over Aucilla River built?

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

What condition is New Hope Road over Aucilla River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does New Hope Road over Aucilla River carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is New Hope Road over Aucilla River?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns New Hope Road over Aucilla River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.