US Bridges

Green Wood Drive over Hunger & Hardship Creek

Fair

Laurens County, Georgia · In Dublin · Structure no. 000000017550810

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
801
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Wood Drive over Hunger & Hardship Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Green Wood Drive over Hunger & Hardship Creek in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 801 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGreen Wood Drive
CrossesHunger & Hardship Creek
LocationIn Dublin
RouteCity Street 973
CountyLaurens County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.55926, -82.92633
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic801 (2024)
Projected traffic315 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$185,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Green Wood Drive over Hunger & Hardship Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Green Wood Drive over Hunger & Hardship Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Green Wood Drive over Hunger & Hardship Creek carry?

About 801 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Green Wood Drive over Hunger & Hardship Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Green Wood Drive over Hunger & Hardship Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.