US Bridges

Lower Hartley Br R over Echeconnee Creek

Good

Crawford County, Georgia · 12 MI E of Roberta · Structure no. 000000007900240

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
288 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
2,070
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Hartley Br R over Echeconnee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lower Hartley Br R over Echeconnee Creek in Crawford County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2,070 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,940 by 2032. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesLower Hartley Br R
CrossesEcheconnee Creek
Location12 MI E of Roberta
RouteCounty Highway 662
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.71874, -83.77696
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,070 (2024)
Projected traffic2,940 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lower Hartley Br R over Echeconnee Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Hartley Br R over Echeconnee 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lower Hartley Br R over Echeconnee Creek carry?

About 2,070 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lower Hartley Br R over Echeconnee Creek?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Hartley Br R over Echeconnee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.