US Bridges

Hartley Bridge Rd. over Echeconnee Creek O/F

Good

Bibb County, Georgia · 6.5 MI S of Macon Cty Lmt · Structure no. 000000002150470

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
210 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,740
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hartley Bridge Rd. over Echeconnee Creek O/F is a concrete tee beam carrying Hartley Bridge Rd. over Echeconnee Creek O/F in Bibb 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 3,740 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,815 by 2032. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHartley Bridge Rd.
CrossesEcheconnee Creek O/F
Location6.5 MI S of Macon Cty Lmt
RouteCounty Highway 662
CountyBibb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.71958, -83.77568
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,740 (2024)
Projected traffic4,815 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hartley Bridge Rd. over Echeconnee Creek O/F built?

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

What condition is Hartley Bridge Rd. over Echeconnee Creek O/F 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Hartley Bridge Rd. over Echeconnee Creek O/F carry?

About 3,740 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hartley Bridge Rd. over Echeconnee Creek O/F?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Hartley Bridge Rd. over Echeconnee Creek O/F?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.