US Bridges

Magnolia Road over Shellstone Creek

GoodPosted for load

Bleckley County, Georgia · 7.3 MI NW of Cochran · Structure no. 000000002350080

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
300 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Magnolia Road over Shellstone Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Magnolia Road over Shellstone Creek in Bleckley County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesMagnolia Road
CrossesShellstone Creek
Location7.3 MI NW of Cochran
RouteCounty Highway 219
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.45221, -83.45227
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Magnolia Road over Shellstone Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Magnolia Road over Shellstone Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Magnolia Road over Shellstone Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Magnolia Road over Shellstone Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Magnolia Road over Shellstone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.