US Bridges

Porter Road over Jordan Creek Trib.

Fair

Bleckley County, Georgia · In City Limit of Cochran · Structure no. 000000002300130

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
770
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Porter Road over Jordan Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Porter Road over Jordan Creek Trib. in Bleckley County, Georgia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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.

It carries about 770 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,365 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPorter Road
CrossesJordan Creek Trib.
LocationIn City Limit of Cochran
RouteCounty Highway 680
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.39294, -83.3625
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2024)
Projected traffic1,365 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$293,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Porter Road over Jordan Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Porter Road over Jordan Creek Trib. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Porter Road over Jordan Creek Trib. carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Porter Road over Jordan Creek Trib.?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Porter Road over Jordan Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.