US Bridges

Blacks Bluff Road over Webb Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Georgia · 6.7 MI NE of Cave Spring · Structure no. 000000011500680

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,560
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blacks Bluff Road over Webb Creek is a steel culvert carrying Blacks Bluff Road over Webb Creek in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 93 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,560 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,355 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesBlacks Bluff Road
CrossesWebb Creek
Location6.7 MI NE of Cave Spring
RouteCounty Highway 830
CountyFloyd County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.19469, -85.2833
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,560 (2024)
Projected traffic2,355 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$147,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blacks Bluff Road over Webb Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is Blacks Bluff Road over Webb Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Blacks Bluff Road over Webb Creek carry?

About 1,560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Blacks Bluff Road over Webb Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Blacks Bluff Road over Webb Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.