US Bridges

Hourglass Road over Pine Knot Creek

Good

Chattahoochee County, Georgia · .7 KM S of ST RTE 103 · Structure no. DAPTRABEN0M9342

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Hourglass Road over Pine Knot Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hourglass Road over Pine Knot Creek in Chattahoochee 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2045. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHourglass Road
CrossesPine Knot Creek
Location.7 KM S of ST RTE 103
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.43922, -84.75644
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2045
Trucks10%
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 Hourglass Road over Pine Knot Creek built?

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

What condition is Hourglass Road over Pine Knot 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Hourglass Road over Pine Knot Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hourglass Road over Pine Knot Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hourglass Road over Pine Knot Creek?

It is owned by the Army.