US Bridges

Pleasant Valley RD over Little Pennahatchee Crk

Good

Dooly County, Georgia · 3 Miles Northwest of Vien · Structure no. 000000009350470

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Valley RD over Little Pennahatchee Crk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pleasant Valley RD over Little Pennahatchee Crk in Dooly County, Georgia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPleasant Valley RD
CrossesLittle Pennahatchee Crk
Location3 Miles Northwest of Vien
RouteCounty Highway 104
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.13543, -83.83856
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 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$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Valley RD over Little Pennahatchee Crk built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Valley RD 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 Pleasant Valley RD over Little Pennahatchee Crk carry?

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

How long is Pleasant Valley RD over Little Pennahatchee Crk?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Valley RD over Little Pennahatchee Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.