Bleckley County Bridge Report Card
Bleckley County scores 98 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Bleckley County, Georgia
Bleckley County has 30 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 0 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 0.0% is at or below the 1.7% statewide average.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Bleckley County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 98/100 (A). The county has 30 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 0 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 0 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.0% of measured traffic | 0.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 52 years vs 48 nationally | 1.7 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 63,528 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 0.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 52 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 0 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Bleckley County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US 23- SR 112 over Cooly Creek | High traffic | Good | 8,300 | 1935 |
| US 23 over South Shellstone Creek | High traffic | Good | 8,300 | 1983 |
| US 23- US 129 Alt over Bollinger Creek | High traffic | Good | 6,980 | 1935 |
| Sr87r-us23b-us129a over South Shellstone Creek | High traffic | Good | 6,770 | 1933 |
| US 23- US 129 Alt over Little Shellstone Creek | High traffic | Good | 6,010 | 1935 |
| Sr87(us23 Bypass) over Norfolk Southern Rr | High traffic | Good | 4,380 | 2018 |
| US 23b- US 129 Alt over Jordan Creek Trib. | High traffic | Good | 4,070 | 1934 |
| SR 26 over Gum Swamp Creek | High traffic | Fair | 3,080 | 1949 |
| SR 87 Bus- US 23b over Norfolk Southern | High traffic | Good | 2,380 | 1996 |
| SR 126 over Gum Swamp Creek | High traffic | Good | 2,050 | 2007 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.