Hart County Bridge Report Card
Hart County scores 94 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Hart County, Georgia
Hart County has 74 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 2 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 2.7% is above the 1.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 373 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Hart County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 94/100 (A). The county has 74 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 2 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 373 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 2.7% | 5.4 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.3% of measured traffic | 0.3 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 46 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 110,364 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 2.7% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 46 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 373 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Hart County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Hill Ch Rd. over Shoal Creek Trib | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 323 | 1982 |
| Liberty Hill Road over Cedar Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1952 |
| SR 51 over Lightwood Log Creek | High traffic | Fair | 11,600 | 1962 |
| SR 51 over Lightwood Log Creek | High traffic | Fair | 8,210 | 1961 |
| Sr77 over Flat Shoals Creek | High traffic | Good | 6,190 | 2000 |
| US 29 SR 8 over Pruitt Creek | High traffic | Fair | 5,940 | 1959 |
| US 29 SR 8 over Beaverdam Creek | High traffic | Good | 5,940 | 2023 |
| Whitworth Road over I-85 | High traffic | Fair | 5,730 | 2002 |
| US 29 SR 8 over Little Beaverdam CR Trib | High traffic | Fair | 5,670 | 1952 |
| US 29 SR 8 over Little Beaverdam CR Trib | High traffic | Good | 5,670 | 1952 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.