US Bridges

Memorial Road over Lightwood Log Creek

Good

Hart County, Georgia · 2.5 MI W of Hartwell · Structure no. 000000014750730

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Memorial Road over Lightwood Log Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Memorial Road over Lightwood Log Creek in Hart County, Georgia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMemorial Road
CrossesLightwood Log Creek
Location2.5 MI W of Hartwell
RouteCounty Highway 207
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.35081, -82.97809
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic520 (2024)
Projected traffic405 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$193,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Memorial Road over Lightwood Log Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Memorial Road over Lightwood Log 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Memorial Road over Lightwood Log Creek carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Memorial Road over Lightwood Log Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Memorial Road over Lightwood Log Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.