US Bridges

County Line Road over Piney Woods Creek

Good

Dougherty County, Georgia · 0.3 Miles South of Acree · Structure no. 000000009500740

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
144 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,870
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Line Road over Piney Woods Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying County Line Road over Piney Woods Creek in Dougherty County, Georgia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 3,870 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,595 by 2032. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCounty Line Road
CrossesPiney Woods Creek
Location0.3 Miles South of Acree
RouteCounty Highway 1956
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.54976, -83.99665
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,870 (2024)
Projected traffic5,595 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$844,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Line Road over Piney Woods Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Line Road 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 County Line Road over Piney Woods Creek carry?

About 3,870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Line Road over Piney Woods Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns County Line Road over Piney Woods Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.