US Bridges

Soc Cir Fairplay R over Hard Labor Creek

Good

Walton County, Georgia · 5 MI NE of Social Circle · Structure no. 000000029750950

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
750 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,061
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Soc Cir Fairplay R over Hard Labor Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Soc Cir Fairplay R over Hard Labor Creek in Walton County, Georgia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,061 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2034. The structure is 750 ft (228.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSoc Cir Fairplay R
CrossesHard Labor Creek
Location5 MI NE of Social Circle
RouteCounty Highway 240
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.69148, -83.63641
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length750 ft (228.6 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,061 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2034
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$99.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Soc Cir Fairplay R over Hard Labor Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Soc Cir Fairplay R 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 Soc Cir Fairplay R over Hard Labor Creek carry?

About 1,061 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Soc Cir Fairplay R over Hard Labor Creek?

The structure is 750 ft (228.6 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Soc Cir Fairplay R over Hard Labor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.