US Bridges

St. Johns Ch. Rd. over Coldwater Creek

Good

Hart County, Georgia · 4.4 MI SW of Hartwell · Structure no. 000000014750640

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
126
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

St. Johns Ch. Rd. over Coldwater Creek is a concrete culvert carrying St. Johns Ch. Rd. over Coldwater Creek in Hart County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSt. Johns Ch. Rd.
CrossesColdwater Creek
Location4.4 MI SW of Hartwell
RouteCounty Highway 93
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.27894, -82.97724
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2024)
Projected traffic165 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$199,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was St. Johns Ch. Rd. over Coldwater Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is St. Johns Ch. Rd. over Coldwater Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does St. Johns Ch. Rd. over Coldwater Creek carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is St. Johns Ch. Rd. over Coldwater Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns St. Johns Ch. Rd. over Coldwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.