US Bridges

SR 158 over Hog Creek Trib

Good

Ware County, Georgia · 14 MI NW of Waycross · Structure no. 000000029900260

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,810
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 158 over Hog Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 158 over Hog Creek Trib in Ware County, Georgia. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 2,810 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,150 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSR 158
CrossesHog Creek Trib
Location14 MI NW of Waycross
RouteState Highway 158
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.34522, -82.61002
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 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 traffic2,810 (2024)
Projected traffic3,150 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$240,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 158 over Hog Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 158 over Hog Creek Trib 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 158 over Hog Creek Trib carry?

About 2,810 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 158 over Hog Creek Trib?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR 158 over Hog Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.