US Bridges

SR 77 Spur over Little Coldwater Creek

Good

Hart County, Georgia · 6.5 MI SE of Hartwell · Structure no. 000000014750820

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 77 Spur over Little Coldwater Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 77 Spur over Little Coldwater Creek in Hart County, Georgia. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,750 by 2043. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 77 Spur
CrossesLittle Coldwater Creek
Location6.5 MI SE of Hartwell
RouteState Highway 77
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.27036, -82.87487
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2024)
Projected traffic1,750 by 2043
Trucks15%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$25.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 77 Spur over Little Coldwater Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 77 Spur over Little 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 SR 77 Spur over Little Coldwater Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 77 Spur over Little Coldwater Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 77 Spur over Little Coldwater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.