N. Franklin Street over Hunger & Hardship Creek
PoorLaurens County, Georgia · In Dublin · Structure no. 000000017550790
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 136 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,350
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
N. Franklin Street over Hunger & Hardship Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying N. Franklin Street over Hunger & Hardship Creek in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 89 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,995 by 2032. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N. Franklin Street over Hunger & Hardship Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is N. Franklin Street over Hunger & Hardship Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does N. Franklin Street over Hunger & Hardship Creek carry?
About 1,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is N. Franklin Street 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 39 ft wide.
Who owns N. Franklin Street over Hunger & Hardship Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.