Hog Jowl Road over Pocket Branch
FairPosted for loadWalker County, Georgia · 6.4 MI W of Lafayette · Structure no. 000000029550670
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hog Jowl Road over Pocket Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hog Jowl Road over Pocket Branch in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 99 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Hog Jowl Road over Pocket Branch built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is Hog Jowl Road over Pocket 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Hog Jowl Road over Pocket Branch carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Hog Jowl Road over Pocket Branch?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Hog Jowl Road over Pocket Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.