US Bridges

Bellview Road over Fish Creek

GoodPosted for load

Polk County, Georgia · 3.5 MI NW of Rockmart · Structure no. 000000023350200

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
960
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellview Road over Fish Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bellview Road over Fish Creek in Polk County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 960 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBellview Road
CrossesFish Creek
Location3.5 MI NW of Rockmart
RouteCounty Highway 187
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.02319, -85.10356
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic960 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$633,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bellview Road over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bellview Road over Fish 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Bellview Road over Fish Creek carry?

About 960 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bellview Road over Fish Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Bellview Road over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.