Blackwelder Road over Mountain Creek Trib
FairPosted for loadCarroll County, Georgia · 4.5 MI S of Bowdon · Structure no. 000000004550130
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 42 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blackwelder Road over Mountain Creek Trib is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blackwelder Road over Mountain Creek Trib in Carroll County, Georgia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blackwelder Road over Mountain Creek Trib built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blackwelder Road over Mountain 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Blackwelder Road over Mountain Creek Trib carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Blackwelder Road over Mountain Creek Trib?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Blackwelder Road over Mountain Creek Trib?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.