US Bridges

Old Douglas RD over Pudding Creek

Good

Atkinson County, Georgia · App 4.6 MI N of Pearson · Structure no. 000000000300270

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
214 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Douglas RD over Pudding Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Old Douglas RD over Pudding Creek in Atkinson County, Georgia. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 69 years old, older 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2032. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Douglas RD
CrossesPudding Creek
LocationApp 4.6 MI N of Pearson
RouteCounty Highway 1927
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.35676, -82.88376
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans14
Design loadH 15
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2024)
Projected traffic660 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Douglas RD over Pudding Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Old Douglas RD over Pudding 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Old Douglas RD over Pudding Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Douglas RD over Pudding Creek?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Old Douglas RD over Pudding Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.