Salem Road over Polecat Creek
GoodTroup County, Georgia · 10 MI SE of Lagrange · Structure no. 000000028500990
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 113 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 760
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Salem Road over Polecat Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Salem Road over Polecat Creek in Troup County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 760 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2032. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Salem Road over Polecat Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Salem Road over Polecat Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Salem Road over Polecat Creek carry?
About 760 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Salem Road over Polecat Creek?
The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Salem Road over Polecat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.