US Bridges

Hodges Road over Big Flat Creek

Good

Walton County, Georgia · 2.9 MI SE of Loganville · Structure no. 000000029750180

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
960
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hodges Road over Big Flat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hodges Road over Big Flat Creek in Walton County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 960 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,635 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHodges Road
CrossesBig Flat Creek
Location2.9 MI SE of Loganville
RouteCounty Highway 79
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.82461, -83.85836
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic960 (2024)
Projected traffic1,635 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$264,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hodges Road over Big Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hodges Road over Big Flat 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Hodges Road over Big Flat Creek carry?

About 960 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hodges Road over Big Flat Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Hodges Road over Big Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.