US Bridges

Harry Hargrove RD over Sugar Creek

Good

Dodge County, Georgia · 4 MI SE of Eastman · Structure no. 000000009150060

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harry Hargrove RD over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Harry Hargrove RD over Sugar Creek in Dodge County, Georgia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 55 years old, older 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHarry Hargrove RD
CrossesSugar Creek
Location4 MI SE of Eastman
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyDodge County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.1459, -83.14976
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$586,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harry Hargrove RD over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Harry Hargrove RD over Sugar 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Harry Hargrove RD over Sugar Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Harry Hargrove RD over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Harry Hargrove RD over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.