US Bridges

Harrisburg Road over Harrisburg Creek

FairPosted for load

Walker County, Georgia · 9.4 MI SW of Lafayette · Structure no. 000000029550240

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrisburg Road over Harrisburg Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Harrisburg Road over Harrisburg Creek in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHarrisburg Road
CrossesHarrisburg Creek
Location9.4 MI SW of Lafayette
RouteCounty Highway 91
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.6005, -85.38889
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2024)
Projected traffic105 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrisburg Road over Harrisburg Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrisburg Road over Harrisburg Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Harrisburg Road over Harrisburg Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Harrisburg Road over Harrisburg Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Harrisburg Road over Harrisburg Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.