US Bridges

CR 387 - Mt Airy R over Hazel Creek

Fair

Habersham County, Georgia · In Demorest · Structure no. 000000013700310

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
216 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,520
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 387 - Mt Airy R over Hazel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 387 - Mt Airy R over Hazel Creek in Habersham County, Georgia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,240 by 2031. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 387 - Mt Airy R
CrossesHazel Creek
LocationIn Demorest
RouteCounty Highway 387
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.57052, -83.53817
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,520 (2024)
Projected traffic9,240 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 387 - Mt Airy R over Hazel Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 387 - Mt Airy R over Hazel Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 387 - Mt Airy R over Hazel Creek carry?

About 5,520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 387 - Mt Airy R over Hazel Creek?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 387 - Mt Airy R over Hazel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.