US Bridges

CR 226 over Fishpond Drain

Good

Seminole County, Georgia · 11.5 Miles South of Iron · Structure no. 000000025350300

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
400 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 226 over Fishpond Drain is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 226 over Fishpond Drain in Seminole County, Georgia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2031. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCR 226
CrossesFishpond Drain
Location11.5 Miles South of Iron
RouteCounty Highway 226
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.84971, -84.84709
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$26 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 226 over Fishpond Drain built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 226 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 226 over Fishpond Drain carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 226 over Fishpond Drain?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 226 over Fishpond Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.