SR-6 US-278 Wbl over Fish Creek
GoodPolk County, Georgia · 7.8 MI E of Cedartown · Structure no. 000000023350750
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 227 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,060
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-6 US-278 Wbl over Fish Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-6 US-278 Wbl over Fish Creek in Polk County, Georgia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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.
It carries about 11,060 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,590 by 2032. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR-6 US-278 Wbl over Fish Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR-6 US-278 Wbl 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 SR-6 US-278 Wbl over Fish Creek carry?
About 11,060 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR-6 US-278 Wbl over Fish Creek?
The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SR-6 US-278 Wbl over Fish Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.