US Bridges

Old State Rt. 293 over Pumpkinvine Creek

Good

Bartow County, Georgia · 2.6 MI S of Emerson · Structure no. 000000001501370

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,256
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old State Rt. 293 over Pumpkinvine Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old State Rt. 293 over Pumpkinvine Creek in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 11,256 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,010 by 2031. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld State Rt. 293
CrossesPumpkinvine Creek
Location2.6 MI S of Emerson
RouteCounty Highway 1666
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.0951, -84.73292
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,256 (2024)
Projected traffic8,010 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old State Rt. 293 over Pumpkinvine Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old State Rt. 293 over Pumpkinvine 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Old State Rt. 293 over Pumpkinvine Creek carry?

About 11,256 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old State Rt. 293 over Pumpkinvine Creek?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Old State Rt. 293 over Pumpkinvine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.