Sand Valley Road over Duhart Creek
GoodPosted for loadJefferson County, Georgia · 6 MI SE of Avera · Structure no. 000000016350160
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 108 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sand Valley Road over Duhart Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sand Valley Road over Duhart Creek in Jefferson County, Georgia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sand Valley Road over Duhart Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sand Valley Road over Duhart 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Sand Valley Road over Duhart Creek carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Sand Valley Road over Duhart Creek?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Sand Valley Road over Duhart Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.