US Bridges

Harris Road over Ossahatchie Creek

GoodPosted for load

Harris County, Georgia · 3.2 MI SW of Waverly Hall · Structure no. 000000014550190

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,280
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harris Road over Ossahatchie Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Harris Road over Ossahatchie 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 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 1,280 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesHarris Road
CrossesOssahatchie Creek
Location3.2 MI SW of Waverly Hall
RouteCounty Highway 177
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.65778, -84.80367
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,280 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$797,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harris Road over Ossahatchie Creek built?

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

What condition is Harris Road over Ossahatchie Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Harris Road over Ossahatchie Creek carry?

About 1,280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Harris Road over Ossahatchie Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Harris Road over Ossahatchie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.