US Bridges

Cleveland Mill RD over Little Lightwood Creek

Fair

Hart County, Georgia · 3.3 MI N of Hartwell · Structure no. 000000014750490

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cleveland Mill RD over Little Lightwood Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cleveland Mill RD over Little Lightwood Creek in Hart 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 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCleveland Mill RD
CrossesLittle Lightwood Creek
Location3.3 MI N of Hartwell
RouteCounty Highway 232
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.39762, -82.95669
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$145,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cleveland Mill RD over Little Lightwood Creek built?

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

What condition is Cleveland Mill RD 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 Cleveland Mill RD over Little Lightwood Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cleveland Mill RD over Little Lightwood Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Cleveland Mill RD over Little Lightwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.