US Bridges

SR 103 over House Creek

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Georgia · 6.5 MI SE of West Point · Structure no. 000000014500150

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
144 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,060
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 103 over House Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 103 over House Creek in Harris County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,060 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,970 by 2032. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 103
CrossesHouse Creek
Location6.5 MI SE of West Point
RouteState Highway 103
CountyHarris County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.79603, -85.1024
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,060 (2024)
Projected traffic2,970 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$844,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 103 over House Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 103 over House 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 103 over House Creek carry?

About 3,060 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 103 over House Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 103 over House Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.