US Bridges

SR 255 over Blue Creek

Fair

White County, Georgia · 3 MI E of Cleveland · Structure no. 000000031100250

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,290
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 255 over Blue Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 255 over Blue Creek in White County, Georgia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,290 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,015 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 255
CrossesBlue Creek
Location3 MI E of Cleveland
RouteState Highway 255
CountyWhite County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.60033, -83.71127
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,290 (2024)
Projected traffic3,015 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 255 over Blue Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 255 over Blue Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 255 over Blue Creek carry?

About 2,290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 255 over Blue Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns SR 255 over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.