US Bridges

Box Spring Road over Pine Knot Creek

Fair

Chattahoochee County, Georgia · North of Cactus Range · Structure no. DAPTRABEN0M7341

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
73 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Box Spring Road over Pine Knot Creek is a steel culvert carrying Box Spring Road over Pine Knot Creek in Chattahoochee County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2045. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBox Spring Road
CrossesPine Knot Creek
LocationNorth of Cactus Range
CountyChattahoochee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.43354, -84.68784
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 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 traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic125 by 2045
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Box Spring Road over Pine Knot Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Box Spring Road over 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 Box Spring Road over Pine Knot Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Box Spring Road over Pine Knot Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Box Spring Road over Pine Knot Creek?

It is owned by the Army.