Hardman Road over Soquee River
GoodPosted for loadHabersham County, Georgia · 2.7 MI N of Clarkesville · Structure no. 000000013750240
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 180 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 460
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hardman Road over Soquee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hardman Road over Soquee River in Habersham County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 460 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2031. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hardman Road over Soquee River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hardman Road over Soquee 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Hardman Road over Soquee River carry?
About 460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Hardman Road over Soquee River?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Hardman Road over Soquee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.