US Bridges

Cactus Road over N.F. Pine Knot Creek

Fair

Chattahoochee County, Georgia · 6.5 KM N/O ST RTE 103 · Structure no. 0000000000M9356

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Cactus Road over N.F. Pine Knot Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Cactus Road over N.F. Pine Knot Creek in Chattahoochee County, Georgia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 6 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2045. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCactus Road
CrossesN.F. Pine Knot Creek
Location6.5 KM N/O ST RTE 103
CountyChattahoochee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.43822, -84.66748
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic28 by 2045
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cactus Road over N.F. Pine Knot Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cactus Road over N.F. Pine Knot 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Cactus Road over N.F. Pine Knot Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Cactus Road over N.F. Pine Knot Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Cactus Road over N.F. Pine Knot Creek?

It is owned by the Army.