US Bridges

Shady Grove Road over Harmony Creek

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Georgia · 6.5 MI NE of Carrollton · Structure no. 000000004500780

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,220
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shady Grove Road over Harmony Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Shady Grove Road over Harmony Creek in Carroll County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,595 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesShady Grove Road
CrossesHarmony Creek
Location6.5 MI NE of Carrollton
RouteCounty Highway 1325
CountyCarroll County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.66319, -85.01375
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,220 (2024)
Projected traffic2,595 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$527,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shady Grove Road over Harmony Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shady Grove Road over Harmony Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Shady Grove Road over Harmony Creek carry?

About 2,220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shady Grove Road over Harmony Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Shady Grove Road over Harmony Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.