Harden Bridge Road over Grove Creek
GoodPosted for loadBanks County, Georgia · 5.8 MI SE of Homer · Structure no. 000000001150030
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 165 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,542
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harden Bridge Road over Grove Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Harden Bridge Road over Grove Creek in Banks County, Georgia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,542 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Harden Bridge Road over Grove Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Harden Bridge Road over Grove 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Harden Bridge Road over Grove Creek carry?
About 1,542 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Harden Bridge Road over Grove Creek?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Harden Bridge Road over Grove Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.