Hammett Road over Yellow Jacket Creek
GoodPosted for loadTroup County, Georgia · 5.2 MI N of Lagrange · Structure no. 000000028500960
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 280 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,030
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hammett Road over Yellow Jacket Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hammett Road over Yellow Jacket Creek in Troup County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 1,030 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,830 by 2032. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hammett Road over Yellow Jacket Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hammett Road over Yellow Jacket 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Hammett Road over Yellow Jacket Creek carry?
About 1,030 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Hammett Road over Yellow Jacket Creek?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Hammett Road over Yellow Jacket Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.