US Bridges

Bostwick Highway over Hard Labor Creek

Good

Morgan County, Georgia · 3.1 MI NW of Madison · Structure no. 000000021100670

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,140
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bostwick Highway over Hard Labor Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bostwick Highway over Hard Labor Creek in Morgan County, Georgia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 4,140 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,715 by 2030. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBostwick Highway
CrossesHard Labor Creek
Location3.1 MI NW of Madison
RouteState Highway 83
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.63726, -83.49013
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,140 (2024)
Projected traffic5,715 by 2030
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bostwick Highway over Hard Labor Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bostwick Highway 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Bostwick Highway over Hard Labor Creek carry?

About 4,140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bostwick Highway over Hard Labor Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Bostwick Highway over Hard Labor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.