US Bridges

Harts Ford Road over Ohoopee River

Good

Washington County, Georgia · 4.8 MI W of Harrison · Structure no. 000000030350320

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harts Ford Road over Ohoopee River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Harts Ford Road over Ohoopee River in Washington County, Georgia. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 48 years old, older 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesHarts Ford Road
CrossesOhoopee River
Location4.8 MI W of Harrison
RouteCounty Highway 239
CountyWashington County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.81106, -82.80636
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$949,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harts Ford Road over Ohoopee River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Harts Ford Road over Ohoopee River 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 Harts Ford Road over Ohoopee River carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Harts Ford Road over Ohoopee River?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Harts Ford Road over Ohoopee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.