US Bridges

Coney Road over Pennahatchee Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Dooly County, Georgia · Vienna - 0.3 MI S of JCT · Structure no. 000000009300520

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,153
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coney Road over Pennahatchee Creek is a concrete slab carrying Coney Road over Pennahatchee Creek in Dooly County, Georgia. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 85 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,335 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesConey Road
CrossesPennahatchee Creek
LocationVienna - 0.3 MI S of JCT
RouteCounty Highway 1676
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.08979, -83.79952
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2024)
Projected traffic1,335 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coney Road over Pennahatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is Coney Road over Pennahatchee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Coney Road over Pennahatchee Creek carry?

About 1,153 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Coney Road over Pennahatchee Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Coney Road over Pennahatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.