US Bridges

Lower Apalachee RD over Hard Labor Creek

Good

Morgan County, Georgia · 3.6 MI SE of Apalachee · Structure no. 000000021150350

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
360 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Apalachee RD over Hard Labor Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Lower Apalachee RD over Hard Labor Creek in Morgan 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 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2030. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLower Apalachee RD
CrossesHard Labor Creek
Location3.6 MI SE of Apalachee
RouteCounty Highway 169
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.64032, -83.3978
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 15
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic210 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lower Apalachee RD over Hard Labor Creek built?

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

What condition is Lower Apalachee RD 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 Lower Apalachee RD over Hard Labor Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lower Apalachee RD over Hard Labor Creek?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Apalachee RD over Hard Labor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.