US Bridges

Red Land Road over Hillabahatachee Creek

GoodPosted for load

Heard County, Georgia · 2 MI W of Franklin · Structure no. 000000014950310

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Land Road over Hillabahatachee Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Red Land Road over Hillabahatachee Creek in Heard County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRed Land Road
CrossesHillabahatachee Creek
Location2 MI W of Franklin
RouteCounty Highway 141
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.2776, -85.14466
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans12
Design loadHS 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Land Road over Hillabahatachee Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Land Road 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Red Land Road over Hillabahatachee Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Red Land Road over Hillabahatachee Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Red Land Road over Hillabahatachee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.