US Bridges

Oakview Church Roa over Fishpond Drain

Good

Seminole County, Georgia · Donalsonville - SW Sect. · Structure no. 000000025350160

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakview Church Roa over Fishpond Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Oakview Church Roa over Fishpond Drain in Seminole County, Georgia. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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.

It carries about 519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,410 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOakview Church Roa
CrossesFishpond Drain
LocationDonalsonville - SW Sect.
RouteCounty Highway 223
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.035, -84.8946
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2024)
Projected traffic1,410 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$158,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oakview Church Roa over Fishpond Drain built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakview Church Roa over Fishpond Drain 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Oakview Church Roa over Fishpond Drain carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oakview Church Roa over Fishpond Drain?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Oakview Church Roa over Fishpond Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.