US Bridges

Doster Road over Hard Labor Creek

Good

Morgan County, Georgia · 5.5 MI E of Rutledge · Structure no. 000000021150060

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doster Road over Hard Labor Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Doster Road over Hard Labor Creek in Morgan County, Georgia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2030. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesDoster Road
CrossesHard Labor Creek
Location5.5 MI E of Rutledge
RouteCounty Highway 38
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.63049, -83.51564
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2024)
Projected traffic930 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Doster Road over Hard Labor Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doster 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 Doster Road over Hard Labor Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Doster Road over Hard Labor Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Doster Road over Hard Labor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.