Bay Pole Road over Bay Pole Creek
PoorPosted for loadMitchell County, Georgia · App. 8 Miles Southwest O · Structure no. 000000020550070
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 54 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 158
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bay Pole Road over Bay Pole Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bay Pole Road over Bay Pole Creek in Mitchell County, Georgia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bay Pole Road over Bay Pole Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bay Pole Road over Bay Pole Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Bay Pole Road over Bay Pole Creek carry?
About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bay Pole Road over Bay Pole Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Bay Pole Road over Bay Pole Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.