US Bridges

Willis-Still Road over Hat Creek

GoodPosted for load

Tift County, Georgia · App 8 MI N of Tifton · Structure no. 000000027750040

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willis-Still Road over Hat Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Willis-Still Road over Hat Creek in Tift County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWillis-Still Road
CrossesHat Creek
LocationApp 8 MI N of Tifton
RouteCounty Highway 11
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.57426, -83.50061
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$738,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Willis-Still Road over Hat Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willis-Still Road over Hat 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Willis-Still Road over Hat Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Willis-Still Road over Hat Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Willis-Still Road over Hat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.