US Bridges

Blackhall Road over Rum Creek

Good

Henry County, Georgia · 3 MI SW of Stockbridge · Structure no. 000000015151270

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,650
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blackhall Road over Rum Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blackhall Road over Rum Creek in Henry County, Georgia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8,650 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,060 by 2027. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBlackhall Road
CrossesRum Creek
Location3 MI SW of Stockbridge
RouteCity Street 661
CountyHenry County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.51774, -84.2778
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,650 (2024)
Projected traffic9,060 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$26 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blackhall Road over Rum Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blackhall Road over Rum 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Blackhall Road over Rum Creek carry?

About 8,650 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Blackhall Road over Rum Creek?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Blackhall Road over Rum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.