US Bridges

"o" Street over Palmetto Creek

Good

Harris County, Georgia · 2.2 MI NE of Hamilton · Structure no. 000000014550720

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

"o" Street over Palmetto Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying "o" Street over Palmetto Creek in Harris County, Georgia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries"o" Street
CrossesPalmetto Creek
Location2.2 MI NE of Hamilton
RouteCounty Highway 248
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.79274, -84.84894
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2024)
Projected traffic130 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$10.7 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was "o" Street over Palmetto Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is "o" Street over Palmetto 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does "o" Street over Palmetto Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is "o" Street over Palmetto Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns "o" Street over Palmetto Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.