Hooper Branch RD over Fodder Creek
FairTowns County, Georgia · 2.8 MI S of Hiawassee · Structure no. 000000028150060
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hooper Branch RD over Fodder Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hooper Branch RD over Fodder Creek in Towns County, Georgia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 6 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hooper Branch RD over Fodder Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hooper Branch RD over Fodder Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Hooper Branch RD over Fodder Creek carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Hooper Branch RD over Fodder Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns Hooper Branch RD over Fodder Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.