US Bridges

Harrisburg Road over Teloga Creek

Good

Chattooga County, Georgia · 4 MI W of Trion · Structure no. 000000005550380

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrisburg Road over Teloga Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Harrisburg Road over Teloga Creek in Chattooga County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2031. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHarrisburg Road
CrossesTeloga Creek
Location4 MI W of Trion
RouteCounty Highway 117
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.55482, -85.37698
Functional classRural 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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2024)
Projected traffic465 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$891,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrisburg Road over Teloga Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrisburg Road over Teloga 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Harrisburg Road over Teloga Creek carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Harrisburg Road over Teloga Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Harrisburg Road over Teloga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.