US Bridges

Harmony Ch Road over Little Creek

Fair

Mitchell County, Georgia · 6 MI E of Pelham · Structure no. 000000020500610

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harmony Ch Road over Little Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Harmony Ch Road over Little Creek in Mitchell County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2031. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesHarmony Ch Road
CrossesLittle Creek
Location6 MI E of Pelham
RouteCounty Highway 520
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.11936, -84.05024
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2024)
Projected traffic1,080 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$240,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harmony Ch Road over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harmony Ch Road over Little 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Harmony Ch Road over Little Creek carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Harmony Ch Road over Little Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Harmony Ch Road over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.