US Bridges

Ham Fork Road over North Fork Little River

GoodPosted for load

Greene County, Georgia · 4.5 MI NE of Woodville · Structure no. 000000013350370

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
194
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ham Fork Road over North Fork Little River is a concrete tee beam carrying Ham Fork Road over North Fork Little River in Greene County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 194 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesHam Fork Road
CrossesNorth Fork Little River
Location4.5 MI NE of Woodville
RouteCounty Highway 193
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.71415, -83.04821
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ham Fork Road over North Fork Little River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ham Fork Road over North Fork Little River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ham Fork Road over North Fork Little River carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ham Fork Road over North Fork Little River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ham Fork Road over North Fork Little River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.