US Bridges

J. Q. Harvey Road over Kirkland Creek Trib

Good

Early County, Georgia · App 1 Miles Southwest of · Structure no. 000000009900380

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

J. Q. Harvey Road over Kirkland Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying J. Q. Harvey Road over Kirkland Creek Trib in Early County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesJ. Q. Harvey Road
CrossesKirkland Creek Trib
LocationApp 1 Miles Southwest of
RouteCounty Highway 1975
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.07947, -84.99664
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2024)
Projected traffic750 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$217,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was J. Q. Harvey Road over Kirkland Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is J. Q. Harvey Road over Kirkland Creek Trib 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does J. Q. Harvey Road over Kirkland Creek Trib carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is J. Q. Harvey Road over Kirkland Creek Trib?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns J. Q. Harvey Road over Kirkland Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.