US Bridges

Harry Hardy Road over Sulphur Creek

Poor

Meriwether County, Georgia · 0.5 MI N of Durand · Structure no. 000000019950880

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harry Hardy Road over Sulphur Creek is a steel culvert carrying Harry Hardy Road over Sulphur Creek in Meriwether County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesHarry Hardy Road
CrossesSulphur Creek
Location0.5 MI N of Durand
RouteCounty Highway 760
CountyMeriwether County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.92922, -84.77401
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2024)
Projected traffic945 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harry Hardy Road over Sulphur Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harry Hardy Road over Sulphur 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Harry Hardy Road over Sulphur Creek carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Harry Hardy Road over Sulphur Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Harry Hardy Road over Sulphur Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.