Portal Highway over Fifteen Mile Creek O/F
GoodPosted for loadCandler County, Georgia · 1.9 MI NE of Metter · Structure no. 000000004300320
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,180
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Portal Highway over Fifteen Mile Creek O/F is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Portal Highway over Fifteen Mile Creek O/F in Candler County, Georgia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 61 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 1,180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,970 by 2031. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Portal Highway over Fifteen Mile Creek O/F built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Portal Highway over Fifteen Mile Creek O/F 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Portal Highway over Fifteen Mile Creek O/F carry?
About 1,180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Portal Highway over Fifteen Mile Creek O/F?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Portal Highway over Fifteen Mile Creek O/F?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.