US Bridges

August Cir. over White Sulphur Creek Trib

PoorPosted for load

Meriwether County, Georgia · 4.4 MI SW of Harris City · Structure no. 000000019951070

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

August Cir. over White Sulphur Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying August Cir. over White Sulphur Creek Trib in Meriwether County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAugust Cir.
CrossesWhite Sulphur Creek Trib
Location4.4 MI SW of Harris City
RouteCounty Highway 120
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.91918, -84.7564
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating26.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$132,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was August Cir. over White Sulphur Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is August Cir. over White Sulphur Creek Trib 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 August Cir. over White Sulphur Creek Trib carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is August Cir. over White Sulphur Creek Trib?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns August Cir. over White Sulphur Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.