US Bridges

Pine Bark Road over Little Tired Creek

Good

Grady County, Georgia · 2.5 MI SE of Cairo · Structure no. 000000013150990

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
890
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Bark Road over Little Tired Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pine Bark Road over Little Tired Creek in Grady County, Georgia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,305 by 2031. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPine Bark Road
CrossesLittle Tired Creek
Location2.5 MI SE of Cairo
RouteCounty Highway 324
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.84132, -84.19956
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2024)
Projected traffic1,305 by 2031
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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine Bark Road over Little Tired Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Bark Road over Little Tired 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pine Bark Road over Little Tired Creek carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pine Bark Road over Little Tired Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Bark Road over Little Tired Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.