US Bridges

Ricketson Road over Pudding Creek

FairPosted for load

Atkinson County, Georgia · App 4.5 MI N of Pearson · Structure no. 000000000350300

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ricketson Road over Pudding Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ricketson Road over Pudding Creek in Atkinson County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2032. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRicketson Road
CrossesPudding Creek
LocationApp 4.5 MI N of Pearson
RouteCounty Highway 72
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.35956, -82.86297
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic45 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$14 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ricketson Road over Pudding Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ricketson Road over Pudding 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ricketson Road over Pudding Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ricketson Road over Pudding Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ricketson Road over Pudding Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.