US Bridges

Puckett Road over Pumpkinvine Creek

Good

Bartow County, Georgia · 1.9 MI SW of Emerson · Structure no. 000000001551130

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Puckett Road over Pumpkinvine Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Puckett Road over Pumpkinvine Creek in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,644 by 2031. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPuckett Road
CrossesPumpkinvine Creek
Location1.9 MI SW of Emerson
RouteCounty Highway 365
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.10274, -84.76667
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2024)
Projected traffic1,644 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$315,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Puckett Road over Pumpkinvine Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Puckett Road 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Puckett Road over Pumpkinvine Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Puckett Road over Pumpkinvine Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Puckett Road over Pumpkinvine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.