US Bridges

Harpers Ferry RD over Van Creek Trib.

Good

Elbert County, Georgia · 3.8 MI NW of Middleton · Structure no. 000000010550540

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
335 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
323
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harpers Ferry RD over Van Creek Trib. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harpers Ferry RD over Van Creek Trib. in Elbert County, Georgia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHarpers Ferry RD
CrossesVan Creek Trib.
Location3.8 MI NW of Middleton
RouteCounty Highway 304
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.15144, -82.74195
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 inspectionNovember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length335 ft (102.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harpers Ferry RD over Van Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harpers Ferry RD over Van 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Harpers Ferry RD over Van Creek Trib. carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Harpers Ferry RD over Van Creek Trib.?

The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Harpers Ferry RD over Van Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.