US Bridges

Hopkins Road over Greasy Branch

Good

Ware County, Georgia · 15 MI SW of Waycross · Structure no. 000000029900490

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hopkins Road over Greasy Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Hopkins Road over Greasy Branch in Ware County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2032. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesHopkins Road
CrossesGreasy Branch
Location15 MI SW of Waycross
RouteCounty Highway 1709
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.0235, -82.43917
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 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 traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic105 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$387,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hopkins Road over Greasy Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hopkins Road over Greasy 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Hopkins Road over Greasy Branch carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hopkins Road over Greasy Branch?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Hopkins Road over Greasy Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.