US Bridges

Horse Stamp Ch RD over Hardy Swamp

Good

Camden County, Georgia · 9 MI E of Waverly · Structure no. 000000003950610

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horse Stamp Ch RD over Hardy Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying Horse Stamp Ch RD over Hardy Swamp in Camden County, Georgia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHorse Stamp Ch RD
CrossesHardy Swamp
Location9 MI E of Waverly
RouteCounty Highway 138
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.05741, -81.59367
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic280 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Horse Stamp Ch RD over Hardy Swamp built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horse Stamp Ch RD over Hardy 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Horse Stamp Ch RD over Hardy Swamp carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Horse Stamp Ch RD over Hardy Swamp?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Horse Stamp Ch RD over Hardy Swamp?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.