US Bridges

Blandy Road over Fishing Creek

FairPosted for load

Baldwin County, Georgia · 2.4 MI W of Milledgeville · Structure no. 000000000900410

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
180 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,150
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blandy Road over Fishing Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Blandy Road over Fishing Creek in Baldwin County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,450 by 2031. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesBlandy Road
CrossesFishing Creek
Location2.4 MI W of Milledgeville
RouteCity Street 3120
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.0817, -83.26929
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,150 (2024)
Projected traffic6,450 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blandy Road over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blandy Road over Fishing Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Blandy Road over Fishing Creek carry?

About 4,150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Blandy Road over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Blandy Road over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.