US Bridges

Buck Hole Road over Fishpond Drain

Fair

Seminole County, Georgia · 5.1 MI SW of Iron City · Structure no. 000000025350060

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buck Hole Road over Fishpond Drain is a concrete tee beam carrying Buck Hole Road over Fishpond Drain in Seminole County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBuck Hole Road
CrossesFishpond Drain
Location5.1 MI SW of Iron City
RouteCounty Highway 25
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.94415, -84.84692
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$527,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buck Hole Road over Fishpond Drain built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buck Hole Road over Fishpond Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Buck Hole Road over Fishpond Drain carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Buck Hole Road over Fishpond Drain?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Buck Hole Road over Fishpond Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.