US Bridges

Lower Blue Spg Rd. over Barnes Creek

Good

Harris County, Georgia · 2.4 M. SW Hamilton · Structure no. 000000014550630

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,940
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Blue Spg Rd. over Barnes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lower Blue Spg Rd. over Barnes Creek in Harris County, Georgia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,940 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,710 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesLower Blue Spg Rd.
CrossesBarnes Creek
Location2.4 M. SW Hamilton
RouteCounty Highway 2651
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.74104, -84.90991
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic2,940 (2024)
Projected traffic1,710 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$252,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lower Blue Spg Rd. over Barnes Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Blue Spg Rd. over Barnes Creek 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 Spg Rd. over Barnes Creek carry?

About 2,940 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lower Blue Spg Rd. over Barnes Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lower Blue Spg Rd. over Barnes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.