US Bridges

Blacks Bluff Road over Brushy B (weiss Lake)

Good

Floyd County, Georgia · 5 MI NW of Cave Spring · Structure no. 000000011500670

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,130
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blacks Bluff Road over Brushy B (weiss Lake) is a steel culvert carrying Blacks Bluff Road over Brushy B (weiss Lake) in Floyd 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.

It carries about 1,130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBlacks Bluff Road
CrossesBrushy B (weiss Lake)
Location5 MI NW of Cave Spring
RouteCounty Highway 830
CountyFloyd County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.16209, -85.39388
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,130 (2024)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blacks Bluff Road over Brushy B (weiss Lake) built?

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

What condition is Blacks Bluff Road over Brushy B (weiss Lake) 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 Blacks Bluff Road over Brushy B (weiss Lake) carry?

About 1,130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Blacks Bluff Road over Brushy B (weiss Lake)?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m).

Who owns Blacks Bluff Road over Brushy B (weiss Lake)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.