US Bridges

Laidler Road over Bluff Creek

GoodPosted for load

Pulaski County, Georgia · 2.5 MI NE of Finleyson · Structure no. 000000023550060

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
250 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laidler Road over Bluff Creek is a concrete slab carrying Laidler Road over Bluff Creek in Pulaski County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2031. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLaidler Road
CrossesBluff Creek
Location2.5 MI NE of Finleyson
RouteCounty Highway 60
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.14187, -83.46174
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans13
Design loadHS 15
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic45 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Laidler Road over Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laidler Road over Bluff 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 Laidler Road over Bluff Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Laidler Road over Bluff Creek?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Laidler Road over Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.