US Bridges

Ebenezer Ch RD over Pelham Creek

Good

Fayette County, Georgia · 2.5 MI E of Peachtree Cty · Structure no. 000000011350250

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,210
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ebenezer Ch RD over Pelham Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ebenezer Ch RD over Pelham Creek in Fayette County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 3,210 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,150 by 2031. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesEbenezer Ch RD
CrossesPelham Creek
Location2.5 MI E of Peachtree Cty
RouteCounty Highway 287
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.41043, -84.50847
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,210 (2024)
Projected traffic3,150 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$475,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ebenezer Ch RD over Pelham Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ebenezer Ch RD over Pelham 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ebenezer Ch RD over Pelham Creek carry?

About 3,210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ebenezer Ch RD over Pelham Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ebenezer Ch RD over Pelham Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.