US Bridges

Harmony Church RD over Spring Creek

FairPosted for load

Miller County, Georgia · 5.6 MI NW of Colquitt · Structure no. 000000020150270

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harmony Church RD over Spring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Harmony Church RD over Spring Creek in Miller County, Georgia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHarmony Church RD
CrossesSpring Creek
Location5.6 MI NW of Colquitt
RouteCounty Highway 147
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.24123, -84.78086
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 15
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harmony Church RD over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harmony Church RD over Spring 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 2024.

How much traffic does Harmony Church RD over Spring Creek carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Harmony Church RD over Spring Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Harmony Church RD over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.