US Bridges

Harris Trail over Sterling Creek

Good

Bryan County, Georgia · 1.4 Miles South of Richmo · Structure no. 000000002950100

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,640
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harris Trail over Sterling Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Harris Trail over Sterling Creek in Bryan County, Georgia. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 49 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 3,640 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHarris Trail
CrossesSterling Creek
Location1.4 Miles South of Richmo
RouteCounty Highway 100
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.91808, -81.30733
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,640 (2024)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$469,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harris Trail over Sterling Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Harris Trail over Sterling 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Harris Trail over Sterling Creek carry?

About 3,640 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Harris Trail over Sterling Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Harris Trail over Sterling Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.