US Bridges

Harrell Highway over Duck Pond

Good

Brantley County, Georgia · 10 MI W of Patterson · Structure no. 000000002500400

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,770
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrell Highway over Duck Pond is a concrete culvert carrying Harrell Highway over Duck Pond in Brantley County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,770 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,205 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesHarrell Highway
CrossesDuck Pond
Location10 MI W of Patterson
RouteState Highway 32
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.33841, -81.96727
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,770 (2024)
Projected traffic2,205 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$199,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrell Highway over Duck Pond built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrell Highway over Duck Pond 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 Duck Pond carry?

About 1,770 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Harrell Highway over Duck Pond?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Harrell Highway over Duck Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.