US Bridges

Pleasant Hill Ch R over Blalock Creek

Fair

Haralson County, Georgia · 4 MI S of Tallapoosa · Structure no. 000000014350800

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
126
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Hill Ch R over Blalock Creek is a steel culvert carrying Pleasant Hill Ch R over Blalock Creek in Haralson County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesPleasant Hill Ch R
CrossesBlalock Creek
Location4 MI S of Tallapoosa
RouteCounty Highway 103
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.69257, -85.25417
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$205,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Hill Ch R over Blalock Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Hill Ch R over Blalock 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Pleasant Hill Ch R over Blalock Creek carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Hill Ch R over Blalock Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Pleasant Hill Ch R over Blalock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.