US Bridges

Arena Road over South Prong CR Trib

Good

Dooly County, Georgia · 1.2 MI N of Pinehurst · Structure no. 000000009350310

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arena Road over South Prong CR Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Arena Road over South Prong CR Trib in Dooly County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesArena Road
CrossesSouth Prong CR Trib
Location1.2 MI N of Pinehurst
RouteCounty Highway 281
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.21822, -83.74423
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arena Road over South Prong CR Trib built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arena Road over South Prong CR 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 Arena Road over South Prong CR Trib carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Arena Road over South Prong CR Trib?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Arena Road over South Prong CR Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.