US Bridges

Franklin Parkway over Centralhatchee Crk Trib

Good

Heard County, Georgia · 1 MI N of Franklin · Structure no. 000000014900040

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin Parkway over Centralhatchee Crk Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Franklin Parkway over Centralhatchee Crk Trib in Heard County, Georgia. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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 519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,650 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesFranklin Parkway
CrossesCentralhatchee Crk Trib
Location1 MI N of Franklin
RouteCounty Highway 329
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.29914, -85.10201
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 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 traffic519 (2024)
Projected traffic7,650 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Franklin Parkway over Centralhatchee Crk Trib built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin Parkway over Centralhatchee Crk Trib 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Franklin Parkway over Centralhatchee Crk Trib carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Franklin Parkway over Centralhatchee Crk Trib?

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

Who owns Franklin Parkway over Centralhatchee Crk Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.