Pope Road over Bluff Creek
GoodPosted for loadPulaski County, Georgia · 0.5 MI SW of Finleyson · Structure no. 000000023550070
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pope Road over Bluff Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Pope Road over Bluff Creek in Pulaski County, Georgia. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 54 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2031. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Pope Road over Bluff Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Pope 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 Pope Road over Bluff Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Pope Road over Bluff Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Pope Road over Bluff Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.