US Bridges

Brown Hill Ch RD over Hard Labor Creek

Good

Walton County, Georgia · 5.3 MI SE of Monroe · Structure no. 000000029750380

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brown Hill Ch RD over Hard Labor Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Brown Hill Ch RD over Hard Labor Creek in Walton County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBrown Hill Ch RD
CrossesHard Labor Creek
Location5.3 MI SE of Monroe
RouteCounty Highway 230
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.72845, -83.66033
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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$205,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brown Hill Ch RD over Hard Labor Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brown Hill Ch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Brown Hill Ch RD over Hard Labor Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brown Hill Ch RD over Hard Labor Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Brown Hill Ch RD over Hard Labor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.