US Bridges

Tarva Road over Piney Woods Branch

Good

Dougherty County, Georgia · 3.35 MI S of Pretoria · Structure no. 000000009500700

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tarva Road over Piney Woods Branch is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Tarva Road over Piney Woods Branch in Dougherty County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 630 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesTarva Road
CrossesPiney Woods Branch
Location3.35 MI S of Pretoria
RouteCounty Highway 1186
CountyDougherty County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.46119, -84.33844
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2024)
Projected traffic630 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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$469,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tarva Road over Piney Woods Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tarva Road over Piney Woods Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Tarva Road over Piney Woods Branch carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Tarva Road over Piney Woods Branch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Tarva Road over Piney Woods Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.