CO RTE 256 over Blue Ridge Dam Aux Spill
GoodFannin County, Georgia · 3 MI East of Blue Ridge · Structure no. 45048003.5
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 298 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,130
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Tennessee Valley Authority
About this bridge
CO RTE 256 over Blue Ridge Dam Aux Spill is a concrete slab carrying CO RTE 256 over Blue Ridge Dam Aux Spill in Fannin County, Georgia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 2,130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2041. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RTE 256 over Blue Ridge Dam Aux Spill built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RTE 256 over Blue Ridge Dam Aux Spill 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does CO RTE 256 over Blue Ridge Dam Aux Spill carry?
About 2,130 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CO RTE 256 over Blue Ridge Dam Aux Spill?
The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns CO RTE 256 over Blue Ridge Dam Aux Spill?
It is owned by the Tennessee Valley Authority.