US Bridges

Pointe Royal Road over Stewarts Creek

Good

Greene County, Georgia · 6.5 MI S of Greensboro · Structure no. 000000013350530

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pointe Royal Road over Stewarts Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pointe Royal Road over Stewarts Creek in Greene 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesPointe Royal Road
CrossesStewarts Creek
Location6.5 MI S of Greensboro
RouteCounty Highway 296
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.47659, -83.16797
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2024)
Projected traffic900 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$381,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pointe Royal Road over Stewarts Creek built?

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

What condition is Pointe Royal Road over Stewarts 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pointe Royal Road over Stewarts Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pointe Royal Road over Stewarts Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pointe Royal Road over Stewarts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.