US Bridges

White Bluff Road over Harmon Creek

Good

Chatham County, Georgia · 1 MI S of SR 204 (in Sav) · Structure no. 000000005150300

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,900
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Bluff Road over Harmon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying White Bluff Road over Harmon Creek in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 34 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 15,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,135 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWhite Bluff Road
CrossesHarmon Creek
Location1 MI S of SR 204 (in Sav)
RouteCity Street 4004
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.9843, -81.12975
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionJune 2024
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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,900 (2024)
Projected traffic36,135 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$235,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was White Bluff Road over Harmon Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is White Bluff Road over Harmon 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does White Bluff Road over Harmon Creek carry?

About 15,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is White Bluff Road over Harmon Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns White Bluff Road over Harmon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.