Orchard Hill Road over Blue John Creek
GoodPosted for loadTroup County, Georgia · South Side of Lagrange · Structure no. 000000028501040
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 144 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,330
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Orchard Hill Road over Blue John Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Orchard Hill Road over Blue John Creek in Troup County, Georgia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,245 by 2032. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Orchard Hill Road over Blue John Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Orchard Hill Road over Blue John 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Orchard Hill Road over Blue John Creek carry?
About 4,330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Orchard Hill Road over Blue John Creek?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Orchard Hill Road over Blue John Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.