Carter Road over Hat Creek
GoodTurner County, Georgia · 5.8 MI SE of Sycamore · Structure no. 000000028750100
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 143 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carter Road over Hat Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Carter Road over Hat Creek in Turner County, Georgia. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 51 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2031. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Carter Road over Hat Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Carter 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 Carter Road over Hat Creek carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Carter Road over Hat Creek?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Carter Road over Hat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.