US Bridges

Parker Dairy Road over Hunger & Hardship Creek

Good

Laurens County, Georgia · At Dublin City Limits · Structure no. 000000017550630

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
801
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parker Dairy Road over Hunger & Hardship Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parker Dairy Road over Hunger & Hardship Creek in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 801 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,245 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesParker Dairy Road
CrossesHunger & Hardship Creek
LocationAt Dublin City Limits
RouteCity Street 460
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.55429, -82.90157
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic801 (2024)
Projected traffic1,245 by 2032
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Parker Dairy Road over Hunger & Hardship Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parker 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 Parker Dairy Road over Hunger & Hardship Creek carry?

About 801 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Parker Dairy Road over Hunger & Hardship Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.