US Bridges

SR 51 over Lightwood Log Creek

Fair

Hart County, Georgia · 1.4 MI NW of Hartwell · Structure no. 000000014700040

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
225 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 51 over Lightwood Log Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 51 over Lightwood Log Creek in Hart County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 11,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,060 by 2032. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 51
CrossesLightwood Log Creek
Location1.4 MI NW of Hartwell
RouteState Highway 51
CountyHart County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.36129, -82.95432
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,600 (2024)
Projected traffic12,060 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 51 over Lightwood Log Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 51 over Lightwood Log 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 51 over Lightwood Log Creek carry?

About 11,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 51 over Lightwood Log Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 51 over Lightwood Log Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.