US Bridges

Junction 77 RD over Little Shoal Creek

Fair

Hart County, Georgia · 5.2 MI NE of Bowersville · Structure no. 000000014750590

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Junction 77 RD over Little Shoal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Junction 77 RD over Little Shoal Creek in Hart County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,085 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesJunction 77 RD
CrossesLittle Shoal Creek
Location5.2 MI NE of Bowersville
RouteCounty Highway 507
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.41424, -83.00952
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2024)
Projected traffic2,085 by 2031
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Junction 77 RD over Little Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Junction 77 RD over Little Shoal 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 Junction 77 RD over Little Shoal Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Junction 77 RD over Little Shoal Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Junction 77 RD over Little Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.