US Bridges

US 29 SR 8 over Pruitt Creek

Fair

Hart County, Georgia · 2.7 MI E of Royston · Structure no. 000000014700020

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,940
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 SR 8 over Pruitt Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 29 SR 8 over Pruitt Creek in Hart County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 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 5,940 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,175 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 29 SR 8
CrossesPruitt Creek
Location2.7 MI E of Royston
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyHart County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.28887, -83.06251
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,940 (2024)
Projected traffic8,175 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29 SR 8 over Pruitt Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 29 SR 8 over Pruitt 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 29 SR 8 over Pruitt Creek carry?

About 5,940 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 29 SR 8 over Pruitt Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 29 SR 8 over Pruitt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.