US Bridges

Harrell Highway over Little Buffalo Swamp

Good

Brantley County, Georgia · 13 MI E of Hortense · Structure no. 000000002500200

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,050
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrell Highway over Little Buffalo Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying Harrell Highway over Little Buffalo Swamp in Brantley County, Georgia. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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.

It carries about 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,240 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesHarrell Highway
CrossesLittle Buffalo Swamp
Location13 MI E of Hortense
RouteState Highway 32
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.32153, -81.75437
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2024)
Projected traffic3,240 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$182,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrell Highway over Little Buffalo Swamp built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrell Highway over Little Buffalo Swamp 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 Harrell Highway over Little Buffalo Swamp carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Harrell Highway over Little Buffalo Swamp?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Harrell Highway over Little Buffalo Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.