US Bridges

Pinson Road over Woodward Creek Trib

Good

Floyd County, Georgia · 9.6 MI NE of Rome · Structure no. 000000011550190

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pinson Road over Woodward Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying Pinson Road over Woodward Creek Trib in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPinson Road
CrossesWoodward Creek Trib
Location9.6 MI NE of Rome
RouteCounty Highway 161
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.35739, -85.06634
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating76.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$182,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pinson Road over Woodward Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pinson Road over Woodward Creek Trib 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 Pinson Road over Woodward Creek Trib carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Pinson Road over Woodward Creek Trib?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Pinson Road over Woodward Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.