US Bridges

SR 34 over Hillabahatachee Creek

Good

Heard County, Georgia · 1 MI W of Franklin · Structure no. 000000014900290

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
630 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
3,310
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 34 over Hillabahatachee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 34 over Hillabahatachee 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 3,310 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,630 by 2031. The structure is 630 ft (192 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 34
CrossesHillabahatachee Creek
Location1 MI W of Franklin
RouteState Highway 34
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.28016, -85.1195
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length630 ft (192 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,310 (2024)
Projected traffic3,630 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 34 over Hillabahatachee Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 34 over Hillabahatachee 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 SR 34 over Hillabahatachee Creek carry?

About 3,310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 34 over Hillabahatachee Creek?

The structure is 630 ft (192 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 34 over Hillabahatachee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.