US Bridges

Prospect Road over Fish Creek

Fair

Polk County, Georgia · 1 MI SW of Aragon · Structure no. 000000023300440

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,990
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prospect Road over Fish Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Prospect Road over Fish Creek in Polk County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 2,990 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,125 by 2032. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesProspect Road
CrossesFish Creek
Location1 MI SW of Aragon
RouteCounty Highway 1371
CountyPolk County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.0359, -85.07158
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,990 (2024)
Projected traffic4,125 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$797,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Prospect Road over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prospect Road over Fish 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Prospect Road over Fish Creek carry?

About 2,990 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Prospect Road over Fish Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Prospect Road over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.