US Bridges

Blue Springs Road over Ten Mile Creek

GoodPosted for load

Pulaski County, Georgia · 1.4 MI NE of Finleyson · Structure no. 000000023550040

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
128 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Springs Road over Ten Mile Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blue Springs Road over Ten Mile Creek in Pulaski County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBlue Springs Road
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location1.4 MI NE of Finleyson
RouteCounty Highway 55
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.1416, -83.48338
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.9 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$222,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Springs Road over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Springs Road over Ten Mile 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Blue Springs Road over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Blue Springs Road over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Springs Road over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.