US Bridges

SR 140 over Little Pine Log Creek

Fair

Bartow County, Georgia · 1.1 MI NW of Pinelog · Structure no. 000000001500540

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,290
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 140 over Little Pine Log Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 140 over Little Pine Log Creek in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 52 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,290 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,525 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 140
CrossesLittle Pine Log Creek
Location1.1 MI NW of Pinelog
RouteState Highway 140
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.34562, -84.75475
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,290 (2024)
Projected traffic3,525 by 2031
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$193,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 140 over Little Pine Log Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SR 140 over Little Pine Log 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 140 over Little Pine Log Creek carry?

About 3,290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 140 over Little Pine Log Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 140 over Little Pine Log Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.