US Bridges

Penny Harris Road over Grove Creek

Good

Oglethorpe County, Georgia · 5.5 MI NE of Lexington · Structure no. 000000022150260

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Penny Harris Road over Grove Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Penny Harris Road over Grove Creek in Oglethorpe County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2031. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPenny Harris Road
CrossesGrove Creek
Location5.5 MI NE of Lexington
RouteCounty Highway 232
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.9474, -83.09614
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2031
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$287,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Penny Harris Road over Grove Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Penny Harris Road over Grove 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Penny Harris Road over Grove Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Penny Harris Road over Grove Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Penny Harris Road over Grove Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.