US Bridges

Portal Highway over Little Stocking Head Crk

Good

Candler County, Georgia · 5 Mi. N of Metter · Structure no. 000000004350180

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,060
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Portal Highway over Little Stocking Head Crk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Portal Highway over Little Stocking Head Crk in Candler 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 1,060 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2031. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPortal Highway
CrossesLittle Stocking Head Crk
Location5 Mi. N of Metter
RouteCounty Highway 724
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.45601, -82.01118
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,060 (2024)
Projected traffic1,050 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$879,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Portal Highway over Little Stocking Head Crk built?

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

What condition is Portal Highway over Little Stocking Head Crk 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Portal Highway over Little Stocking Head Crk carry?

About 1,060 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Portal Highway over Little Stocking Head Crk?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Portal Highway over Little Stocking Head Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.