US Bridges

Pinehurst Road over Little Pennahatchee Crk

Good

Dooly County, Georgia · 3.5 MI W of Pinehurst · Structure no. 000000009300450

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pinehurst Road over Little Pennahatchee Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Pinehurst Road over Little Pennahatchee Crk in Dooly County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPinehurst Road
CrossesLittle Pennahatchee Crk
Location3.5 MI W of Pinehurst
RouteCounty Highway 679
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.18205, -83.81887
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 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 width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2024)
Projected traffic525 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Pinehurst Road over Little Pennahatchee Crk built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pinehurst Road over Little Pennahatchee 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pinehurst Road over Little Pennahatchee Crk carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pinehurst Road over Little Pennahatchee Crk?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pinehurst Road over Little Pennahatchee Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.