US Bridges

Jodie Hobby Road over Abrams Creek

Good

Worth County, Georgia · 8.5 Miles North of Sylves · Structure no. 000000032150090

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jodie Hobby Road over Abrams Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Jodie Hobby Road over Abrams Creek in Worth County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesJodie Hobby Road
CrossesAbrams Creek
Location8.5 Miles North of Sylves
RouteCounty Highway 31
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.66968, -83.83504
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic45 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jodie Hobby Road over Abrams Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jodie Hobby Road over Abrams 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Jodie Hobby Road over Abrams Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jodie Hobby Road over Abrams Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Jodie Hobby Road over Abrams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.