Hancock County Bridge Report Card
Hancock County scores 76 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Hancock County, Georgia
Hancock County has 64 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 6 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 9.4% is above the 1.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 2,048 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Hancock County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 76/100 (C). The county has 64 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 6 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 2,048 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 9.4% | 18.8 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 5.4% of measured traffic | 4.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 51 years vs 48 nationally | 1.1 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 37,977 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 9.4% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 51 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 2,048 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Hancock County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR 16 over Ogeechee River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,530 | 1969 |
| Water Works RD over Csx Railroad (279806b) | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 250 | 1989 |
| Tucker Road over Sandy Run Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 158 | 1950 |
| Hamburg ST Pk RD over Dry Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 70 | 1955 |
| Twin Pond Road over Little Ogeechee River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 30 | 1950 |
| Rabun Road over Ogeechee River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1955 |
| SR 15 over Csx Railroad (279804m) | High traffic | Fair | 5,770 | 1948 |
| SR 22 over Buffalo Creek Trib | High traffic | Good | 4,330 | 1931 |
| SR 15 over Whitten Creek | High traffic | Good | 1,980 | 1998 |
| SR 15 over Copeland Creek | High traffic | Good | 1,980 | 1998 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.