US Bridges

US 280 over Hog Branch

Good

Webster County, Georgia · 3.5 MI E of Preston · Structure no. 000000030700210

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,620
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 280 over Hog Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying US 280 over Hog Branch in Webster County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2,620 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,120 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesUS 280
CrossesHog Branch
Location3.5 MI E of Preston
RouteU.S. Route 280
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.04259, -84.486
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,620 (2024)
Projected traffic3,120 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$527,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 280 over Hog Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 280 over Hog 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 280 over Hog Branch carry?

About 2,620 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 280 over Hog Branch?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 280 over Hog Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.