US Bridges

SR285 over Fishpond Drain

Good

Seminole County, Georgia · App. 4.5 Miles S E of Do · Structure no. 000000025350290

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
710
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR285 over Fishpond Drain is a concrete tee beam carrying SR285 over Fishpond Drain in Seminole County, Georgia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 710 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 915 by 2031. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR285
CrossesFishpond Drain
LocationApp. 4.5 Miles S E of Do
RouteState Highway 285
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.97927, -84.87141
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2024)
Projected traffic915 by 2031
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR285 over Fishpond Drain built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR285 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 SR285 over Fishpond Drain carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR285 over Fishpond Drain?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR285 over Fishpond Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.