US Bridges

Pye Court over Ginger Cake Creek Trib

Poor

Fayette County, Georgia · In Fayetteville City Lmt · Structure no. 000000011350470

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pye Court over Ginger Cake Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying Pye Court over Ginger Cake Creek Trib in Fayette County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,303 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesPye Court
CrossesGinger Cake Creek Trib
LocationIn Fayetteville City Lmt
RouteCity Street 588
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.45463, -84.46737
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic3,303 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pye Court over Ginger Cake Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pye Court over Ginger Cake Creek Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Pye Court over Ginger Cake Creek Trib carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pye Court over Ginger Cake Creek Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Pye Court over Ginger Cake Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.