US Bridges

Hitchcock Road over Milligan Creek

Good

Toombs County, Georgia · 15 MI S of Vidalia · Structure no. 000000027950030

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hitchcock Road over Milligan Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Hitchcock Road over Milligan Creek in Toombs County, Georgia. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 52 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHitchcock Road
CrossesMilligan Creek
Location15 MI S of Vidalia
RouteCounty Highway 57
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.99821, -82.42566
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hitchcock Road over Milligan Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Hitchcock Road over Milligan 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 2023.

How much traffic does Hitchcock Road over Milligan Creek carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hitchcock Road over Milligan Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Hitchcock Road over Milligan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.