US Bridges

Blaylock Street over SR 520

Good

Dougherty County, Georgia · Albany - Northeast Sectio · Structure no. 000000009500450

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blaylock Street over SR 520 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blaylock Street over SR 520 in Dougherty County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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.

It carries about 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,490 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBlaylock Street
CrossesSR 520
LocationAlbany - Northeast Sectio
RouteCity Street 128
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.59196, -84.12511
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2024)
Projected traffic8,490 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Blaylock Street over SR 520 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blaylock Street over SR 520 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 2023.

How much traffic does Blaylock Street over SR 520 carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Blaylock Street over SR 520?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Blaylock Street over SR 520?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.