US Bridges

Sasser-Harod Road over Chickasawhatche Creek

Good

Terrell County, Georgia · 2 Miles from Harod · Structure no. 000000027350330

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sasser-Harod Road over Chickasawhatche Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sasser-Harod Road over Chickasawhatche Creek in Terrell County, Georgia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2031. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSasser-Harod Road
CrossesChickasawhatche Creek
Location2 Miles from Harod
RouteCounty Highway 1662
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.70376, -84.38992
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2024)
Projected traffic630 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sasser-Harod Road over Chickasawhatche Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sasser-Harod Road over Chickasawhatche 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Sasser-Harod Road over Chickasawhatche Creek carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sasser-Harod Road over Chickasawhatche Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sasser-Harod Road over Chickasawhatche Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.