US Bridges

US 411 / SR 61 over Pinhook Creek

Fair

Gordon County, Georgia · 2.5 MI S of Ranger · Structure no. 000000012900250

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 411 / SR 61 over Pinhook Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 411 / SR 61 over Pinhook Creek in Gordon County, Georgia. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 88 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,590 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 51 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 411 / SR 61
CrossesPinhook Creek
Location2.5 MI S of Ranger
RouteU.S. Route 411
CountyGordon County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.46708, -84.70079
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2024)
Projected traffic4,590 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$879,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 411 / SR 61 over Pinhook Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is US 411 / SR 61 over Pinhook Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does US 411 / SR 61 over Pinhook Creek carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 411 / SR 61 over Pinhook Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 411 / SR 61 over Pinhook Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.