US Bridges

Sunnyside Ch RD over Pudding Creek

Good

Atkinson County, Georgia · App 5 MI W Pearson · Structure no. 000000000350240

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunnyside Ch RD over Pudding Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Sunnyside Ch RD over Pudding Creek in Atkinson County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSunnyside Ch RD
CrossesPudding Creek
LocationApp 5 MI W Pearson
RouteCounty Highway 244
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.34727, -82.90656
Functional classRural Local

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Sunnyside Ch RD over Pudding Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunnyside Ch 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 Sunnyside Ch RD over Pudding Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Sunnyside Ch RD over Pudding Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Sunnyside Ch RD over Pudding Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.