US Bridges

Pleasant Hill RD over Dry Creek

Fair

Gordon County, Georgia · 4.2 MI SW of Oakman · Structure no. 000000012950500

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,061
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Hill RD over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pleasant Hill RD over Dry Creek in Gordon County, Georgia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,061 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPleasant Hill RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location4.2 MI SW of Oakman
RouteCounty Highway 252
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.55184, -84.77914
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,061 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
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$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Hill RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Hill RD over Dry 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Pleasant Hill RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,061 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Hill RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Pleasant Hill RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.