Cove Road over Blackwell Creek
FairPickens County, Georgia · 8 MI SE of Jasper · Structure no. 000000022750230
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,490
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cove Road over Blackwell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cove Road over Blackwell Creek in Pickens County, Georgia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 6 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 2,490 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cove Road over Blackwell Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cove Road over Blackwell 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Cove Road over Blackwell Creek carry?
About 2,490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Cove Road over Blackwell Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).
Who owns Cove Road over Blackwell Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.