US Bridges

Wayne Poultry Road over Pond Fork Creek

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Georgia · 1.6 MI NE of Pendergrass · Structure no. 000000015700520

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
144 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,480
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wayne Poultry Road over Pond Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Wayne Poultry Road over Pond Fork Creek in Jackson County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,480 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,910 by 2031. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWayne Poultry Road
CrossesPond Fork Creek
Location1.6 MI NE of Pendergrass
RouteCounty Highway 2233
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.18068, -83.66102
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,480 (2024)
Projected traffic2,910 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$844,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wayne Poultry Road over Pond Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wayne Poultry Road 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 Wayne Poultry Road over Pond Fork Creek carry?

About 3,480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wayne Poultry Road over Pond Fork Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Wayne Poultry Road over Pond Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.