US Bridges

South 5th Street over Pennahatchee Creek

Good

Dooly County, Georgia · City Limits of Vienna · Structure no. 000000009350360

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South 5th Street over Pennahatchee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying South 5th Street over Pennahatchee Creek in Dooly County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth 5th Street
CrossesPennahatchee Creek
LocationCity Limits of Vienna
RouteCity Street 737
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.08658, -83.79248
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$240,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South 5th Street over Pennahatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is South 5th Street over Pennahatchee 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does South 5th Street over Pennahatchee Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South 5th Street over Pennahatchee Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns South 5th Street over Pennahatchee Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.