US Bridges

Hat Creek Road over Hat Creek

Good

Turner County, Georgia · 8.9 MI SE of Sycamore · Structure no. 000000028750080

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hat Creek Road over Hat Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Hat Creek Road over Hat Creek in Turner County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2031. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHat Creek Road
CrossesHat Creek
Location8.9 MI SE of Sycamore
RouteCounty Highway 22
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.59512, -83.512
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic165 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$481,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hat Creek Road over Hat Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hat Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Hat Creek Road over Hat Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hat Creek Road over Hat Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hat Creek Road over Hat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.