SR 51 over Little Lightwood Creek
FairHart County, Georgia · 2.3 MI N of Hartwell · Structure no. 000000014700060
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 320 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,259
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 51 over Little Lightwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 51 over Little Lightwood Creek in Hart County, Georgia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 64 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.
It carries about 2,259 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,845 by 2032. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 51 over Little Lightwood Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is SR 51 over Little Lightwood 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SR 51 over Little Lightwood Creek carry?
About 2,259 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 51 over Little Lightwood Creek?
The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns SR 51 over Little Lightwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.