US Bridges

Franklin Parkway over Centralhatchee Creek

Good

Heard County, Georgia · 1.2 MI N of Franklin · Structure no. 000000014900270

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin Parkway over Centralhatchee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Franklin Parkway over Centralhatchee Creek in Heard 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 519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,650 by 2031. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesFranklin Parkway
CrossesCentralhatchee Creek
Location1.2 MI N of Franklin
RouteCounty Highway 329
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.31111, -85.10461
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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 closed14.3 mi (23 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Franklin Parkway over Centralhatchee Creek built?

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

What condition is Franklin Parkway over Centralhatchee 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Franklin Parkway over Centralhatchee Creek carry?

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

How long is Franklin Parkway over Centralhatchee Creek?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin Parkway over Centralhatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.