Harbuck Pond Rd over Hardage Ford Creek
Marion County, Georgia · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Harbuck Pond Rd over Hardage Ford Creek in Marion County, Georgia, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 350 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 40 of the 46 inventoried bridges in Marion County rated good (87.0%); 0 (0.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated April 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 63 ft |
| Location | 5 Mi NE of Buena Vista |
| NBI structure number | 000000019750020 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | April 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Georgia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Marion County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Street over Georgia Southwestern | 1959 | 4,520 | Good |
| Clarke Duncan Hwy over Kinchafoonee Crk Trib | 1962 | 2,710 | Good |
| Clarke Duncan Hwy over Kinchafoonee Creek | 1962 | 2,530 | Good |
| SR 355 over Juniper Creek | 2005 | 1,950 | Good |
| SR 137 over Gin Crk. | 2007 | 1,330 | Good |
| SR 137 over Buck Crk. | 2007 | 1,330 | Good |
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