US Bridges

SR 172 over Boyds Creek

Fair

Hart County, Georgia · 4 MI S of Hartwell · Structure no. 000000014700160

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,360
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 172 over Boyds Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 172 over Boyds Creek in Hart County, Georgia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 3,360 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,945 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 172
CrossesBoyds Creek
Location4 MI S of Hartwell
RouteState Highway 172
CountyHart County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.29713, -82.9477
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,360 (2024)
Projected traffic3,945 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 172 over Boyds Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 172 over Boyds 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 172 over Boyds Creek carry?

About 3,360 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 172 over Boyds Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR 172 over Boyds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.