US Bridges

Telmore-Dixie U RD over Hog Creek Overflow

FairPosted for load

Ware County, Georgia · 13 MI NW of Waycross · Structure no. 000000029900390

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Telmore-Dixie U RD over Hog Creek Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying Telmore-Dixie U RD over Hog Creek Overflow in Ware County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2032. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesTelmore-Dixie U RD
CrossesHog Creek Overflow
Location13 MI NW of Waycross
RouteCounty Highway 1494
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.31614, -82.56622
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2024)
Projected traffic630 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Telmore-Dixie U RD over Hog Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Telmore-Dixie U RD over Hog Creek Overflow 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 2023.

How much traffic does Telmore-Dixie U RD over Hog Creek Overflow carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Telmore-Dixie U RD over Hog Creek Overflow?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Telmore-Dixie U RD over Hog Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.