US Bridges

Peanut Bland Road over Fishpond Drain

Good

Seminole County, Georgia · 10.2 Miles South of Iron · Structure no. 000000025350240

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
180 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peanut Bland Road over Fishpond Drain is a concrete tee beam carrying Peanut Bland Road over Fishpond Drain in Seminole County, Georgia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPeanut Bland Road
CrossesFishpond Drain
Location10.2 Miles South of Iron
RouteCounty Highway 49
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.86791, -84.8451
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic156 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peanut Bland Road over Fishpond Drain built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peanut Bland Road 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 Peanut Bland Road over Fishpond Drain carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Peanut Bland Road over Fishpond Drain?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Peanut Bland Road over Fishpond Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.