US Bridges

Fairview Road over Polecat Branch

Good

Pickens County, Georgia · 5 MI S of Jasper · Structure no. 000000022750380

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairview Road over Polecat Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairview Road over Polecat Branch in Pickens County, Georgia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFairview Road
CrossesPolecat Branch
Location5 MI S of Jasper
RouteCounty Highway 85
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.39515, -84.41524
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic125 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$13.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairview Road over Polecat Branch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairview Road over Polecat 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 2024.

How much traffic does Fairview Road over Polecat Branch carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Fairview Road over Polecat Branch?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Fairview Road over Polecat Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.