US Bridges

Lower Blue Spr RD over Blue Springs Branch

Good

Harris County, Georgia · 6 MI SW of Hamilton · Structure no. 000000014500600

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Blue Spr RD over Blue Springs Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Lower Blue Spr RD over Blue Springs Branch in Harris County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLower Blue Spr RD
CrossesBlue Springs Branch
Location6 MI SW of Hamilton
RouteCounty Highway 2651
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.71301, -84.96857
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic490 (2024)
Projected traffic405 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lower Blue Spr RD over Blue Springs Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Blue Spr RD over Blue Springs Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Lower Blue Spr RD over Blue Springs Branch carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lower Blue Spr RD over Blue Springs Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lower Blue Spr RD over Blue Springs Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.