Bickley Highway over Hog Creek
FairPosted for loadWare County, Georgia · 19 MI NW of Waycross · Structure no. 000000029900360
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 16 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bickley Highway over Hog Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bickley Highway over Hog Creek in Ware County, Georgia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Bickley Highway over Hog Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bickley Highway over Hog Creek 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Bickley Highway over Hog Creek carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bickley Highway over Hog Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Bickley Highway over Hog Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.