US Bridges

Fairplay Road over Hard Labor Creek

Good

Morgan County, Georgia · 2.8 MI N of Rutledge · Structure no. 000000021100530

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,530
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairplay Road over Hard Labor Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Fairplay Road over Hard Labor Creek in Morgan County, Georgia. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,530 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,905 by 2030. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesFairplay Road
CrossesHard Labor Creek
Location2.8 MI N of Rutledge
RouteCounty Highway 2153
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.66529, -83.60062
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,530 (2024)
Projected traffic1,905 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$311,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairplay Road over Hard Labor Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairplay Road over Hard Labor Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Fairplay Road over Hard Labor Creek carry?

About 2,530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fairplay Road over Hard Labor Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Fairplay Road over Hard Labor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.