US Bridges

SR 215 over Pennahatchee Creek Trib

Good

Dooly County, Georgia · 2 MI E of Vienna · Structure no. 000000009300190

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
830
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 215 over Pennahatchee Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 215 over Pennahatchee Creek Trib in Dooly County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 215
CrossesPennahatchee Creek Trib
Location2 MI E of Vienna
RouteState Highway 215
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.08626, -83.74964
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic830 (2024)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2032
Trucks1%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 215 over Pennahatchee Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 215 over Pennahatchee Creek Trib 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 215 over Pennahatchee Creek Trib carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 215 over Pennahatchee Creek Trib?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 215 over Pennahatchee Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.