US Bridges

Bell Road over Fishpond Drain

Good

Seminole County, Georgia · 7.1 Mi. SW of Iron City · Structure no. 000000025350270

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bell Road over Fishpond Drain is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Bell Road over Fishpond Drain in Seminole County, Georgia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBell Road
CrossesFishpond Drain
Location7.1 Mi. SW of Iron City
RouteCounty Highway 48
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.91439, -84.85169
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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$352,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bell Road over Fishpond Drain built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bell 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 Bell Road over Fishpond Drain carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bell Road over Fishpond Drain?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bell Road over Fishpond Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.