SR 86 over Pughes Creek
GoodPosted for loadLaurens County, Georgia · 6.2 MI SE of East Dublin · Structure no. 000000017500390
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 117 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,120
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 86 over Pughes Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 86 over Pughes Creek in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,120 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,890 by 2032. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 86 over Pughes Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 86 over Pughes 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 2023.
How much traffic does SR 86 over Pughes Creek carry?
About 1,120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 86 over Pughes Creek?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR 86 over Pughes Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.