US Bridges

Hardman-Morris RD over Mill Shoal Creek

Fair

Madison County, Georgia · 1.5 MI SE of Colbert · Structure no. 000000019550490

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
323
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hardman-Morris RD over Mill Shoal Creek is a steel culvert carrying Hardman-Morris RD over Mill Shoal Creek in Madison County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHardman-Morris RD
CrossesMill Shoal Creek
Location1.5 MI SE of Colbert
RouteCounty Highway 261
CountyMadison County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.02338, -83.20947
Functional classRural 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Hardman-Morris RD over Mill Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hardman-Morris RD over Mill Shoal 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Hardman-Morris RD over Mill Shoal Creek carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hardman-Morris RD over Mill Shoal Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Hardman-Morris RD over Mill Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.