US Bridges

SR 10 over Hart Creek

Good

McDuffie County, Georgia · 9.5 MI N of Thomson · Structure no. 000000018950320

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,350
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 10 over Hart Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 10 over Hart Creek in McDuffie County, Georgia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 5,350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,500 by 2039. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 10
CrossesHart Creek
Location9.5 MI N of Thomson
RouteU.S. Route 78
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.59814, -82.54852
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,350 (2024)
Projected traffic9,500 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$24 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 10 over Hart Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 10 over Hart 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 10 over Hart Creek carry?

About 5,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 10 over Hart Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 10 over Hart Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.