US Bridges

Pond Fork Church R over Pond Fork Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Georgia · 3.2 MI N of Pendergrass · Structure no. 000000015700370

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
265 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,680
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pond Fork Church R over Pond Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pond Fork Church R over Pond Fork Creek in Jackson County, Georgia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,680 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,470 by 2031. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPond Fork Church R
CrossesPond Fork Creek
Location3.2 MI N of Pendergrass
RouteCounty Highway 849
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.20853, -83.66792
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,680 (2024)
Projected traffic1,470 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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pond Fork Church R over Pond Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pond Fork Church R over Pond Fork 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Pond Fork Church R over Pond Fork Creek carry?

About 1,680 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pond Fork Church R over Pond Fork Creek?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Pond Fork Church R over Pond Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.