Hardgrove Chaple over Mill Branch
GoodWare County, Georgia · 9 MI W of Waresboro · Structure no. 000000029950350
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hardgrove Chaple over Mill Branch is a concrete slab carrying Hardgrove Chaple over Mill Branch in Ware County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hardgrove Chaple over Mill Branch built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hardgrove Chaple over Mill Branch 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Hardgrove Chaple over Mill Branch carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Hardgrove Chaple over Mill Branch?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Hardgrove Chaple over Mill Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.