US Bridges

SR 300 (nbl) over Piney Woods Creek

Good

Dougherty County, Georgia · App 4.3 MI NE of Albany · Structure no. 000000009500590

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,760
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 300 (nbl) over Piney Woods Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 300 (nbl) over Piney Woods Creek in Dougherty County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6,760 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,310 by 2032. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 300 (nbl)
CrossesPiney Woods Creek
LocationApp 4.3 MI NE of Albany
RouteState Highway 300
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.60217, -84.04901
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,760 (2024)
Projected traffic11,310 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 300 (nbl) over Piney Woods Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 300 (nbl) over Piney Woods 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 300 (nbl) over Piney Woods Creek carry?

About 6,760 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 300 (nbl) over Piney Woods Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 300 (nbl) over Piney Woods Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.