US Bridges

Double Bridge RD over Hard Labor Creek

Good

Morgan County, Georgia · 4.2 MI E of Rutledge · Structure no. 000000021150530

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
194
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Double Bridge RD over Hard Labor Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Double Bridge RD 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 194 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDouble Bridge RD
CrossesHard Labor Creek
Location4.2 MI E of Rutledge
RouteCounty Highway 22
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.62681, -83.53572
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$668,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Double Bridge RD over Hard Labor Creek built?

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

What condition is Double Bridge 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 Double Bridge RD over Hard Labor Creek carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Double Bridge RD over Hard Labor Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Double Bridge RD over Hard Labor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.