Hog Jowl Road over Shaw Branch
GoodWalker County, Georgia · 5.9 MI NW of Lafayette · Structure no. 000000029551170
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 670
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hog Jowl Road over Shaw Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hog Jowl Road over Shaw Branch in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 875 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hog Jowl Road over Shaw Branch built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hog Jowl Road over Shaw Branch 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Hog Jowl Road over Shaw Branch carry?
About 670 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Hog Jowl Road over Shaw Branch?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Hog Jowl Road over Shaw Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.