US Bridges

Hammock Road over Hammocks Branch

Fair

Twiggs County, Georgia · 4.9 MI NE of Dry Branch · Structure no. 000000028900420

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hammock Road over Hammocks Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Hammock Road over Hammocks Branch in Twiggs County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesHammock Road
CrossesHammocks Branch
Location4.9 MI NE of Dry Branch
RouteCounty Highway 2099
CountyTwiggs County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.8259, -83.42016
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2024)
Projected traffic570 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hammock Road over Hammocks Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hammock Road over Hammocks Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Hammock Road over Hammocks Branch carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hammock Road over Hammocks Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Hammock Road over Hammocks Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.