US Bridges

Antioch Church Roa over Pudding Creek

Good

Atkinson County, Georgia · App 4 MI NW of Pearson · Structure no. 000000000350390

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Antioch Church Roa over Pudding Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Antioch Church Roa over Pudding Creek in Atkinson County, Georgia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesAntioch Church Roa
CrossesPudding Creek
LocationApp 4 MI NW of Pearson
RouteCounty Highway 42
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.3431, -82.94721
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Antioch Church Roa over Pudding Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Antioch Church Roa 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Antioch Church Roa over Pudding Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Antioch Church Roa over Pudding Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Antioch Church Roa over Pudding Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.