US Bridges

Hulsey Mill Road over Dean Creek

Good

White County, Georgia · 6.3 MI SE of Cleveland · Structure no. 000000031150410

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
126
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hulsey Mill Road over Dean Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hulsey Mill Road over Dean Creek in White County, Georgia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesHulsey Mill Road
CrossesDean Creek
Location6.3 MI SE of Cleveland
RouteCounty Highway 39
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.52339, -83.69733
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$322,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hulsey Mill Road over Dean Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hulsey Mill Road over Dean Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Hulsey Mill Road over Dean Creek carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hulsey Mill Road over Dean Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Hulsey Mill Road over Dean Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.