US Bridges

Harmony Church RD over Spring Creek Overflow

Fair

Miller County, Georgia · 5.6 MI NW of Colquitt · Structure no. 000000020150280

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
220 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harmony Church RD over Spring Creek Overflow is a concrete slab carrying Harmony Church RD over Spring Creek Overflow 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.

It carries about 519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHarmony Church RD
CrossesSpring Creek Overflow
Location5.6 MI NW of Colquitt
RouteCounty Highway 147
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.24341, -84.77861
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 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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans11
Design loadHS 15
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harmony Church RD over Spring Creek Overflow built?

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

What condition is Harmony Church RD over Spring Creek Overflow 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 Overflow carry?

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

How long is Harmony Church RD over Spring Creek Overflow?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Harmony Church RD over Spring Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.