US Bridges

Old Nichols Hwy. over Hog Creek Trib

Good

Ware County, Georgia · 15 MI NW of Waycross · Structure no. 000000029951050

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Nichols Hwy. over Hog Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Old Nichols Hwy. over Hog Creek Trib in Ware County, Georgia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesOld Nichols Hwy.
CrossesHog Creek Trib
Location15 MI NW of Waycross
RouteCounty Highway 1142
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.33812, -82.58293
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2024)
Projected traffic450 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$16 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Nichols Hwy. over Hog Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Nichols Hwy. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Old Nichols Hwy. over Hog Creek Trib carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Nichols Hwy. over Hog Creek Trib?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Old Nichols Hwy. over Hog Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.