US Bridges

Claxton Dairy Road over Hunger & Hardship Creek

Good

Laurens County, Georgia · N Dublin City Limits · Structure no. 000000017500950

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,920
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Claxton Dairy Road over Hunger & Hardship Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Claxton Dairy Road over Hunger & Hardship Creek in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 4,920 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,350 by 2032. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesClaxton Dairy Road
CrossesHunger & Hardship Creek
LocationN Dublin City Limits
RouteCity Street 1907
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.55372, -82.93109
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,920 (2024)
Projected traffic7,350 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Claxton Dairy Road over Hunger & Hardship Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Claxton Dairy Road over Hunger & Hardship 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Claxton Dairy Road over Hunger & Hardship Creek carry?

About 4,920 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Claxton Dairy Road over Hunger & Hardship Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Claxton Dairy Road over Hunger & Hardship Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.