US Bridges

Harts Ford Road over Big Branch

Good

Washington County, Georgia · 4.2 MI W of Harrison · Structure no. 000000030350510

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harts Ford Road over Big Branch is a steel culvert carrying Harts Ford Road over Big Branch in Washington County, Georgia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHarts Ford Road
CrossesBig Branch
Location4.2 MI W of Harrison
RouteCounty Highway 239
CountyWashington County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.81253, -82.78557
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
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (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$141,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harts Ford Road over Big Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harts Ford Road over Big 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Harts Ford Road over Big Branch carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Harts Ford Road over Big Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Harts Ford Road over Big Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.