US Bridges

SR 24 over Harp Branch

Good

Burke County, Georgia · 3 MI SW of Waynesboro · Structure no. 000000003300160

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 24 over Harp Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 24 over Harp Branch in Burke County, Georgia. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,580 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesSR 24
CrossesHarp Branch
Location3 MI SW of Waynesboro
RouteState Highway 24
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.07811, -82.0649
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2024)
Projected traffic2,580 by 2031
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 24 over Harp Branch built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 24 over Harp Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 24 over Harp Branch carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SR 24 over Harp Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SR 24 over Harp Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.