US Bridges

Pinewood Road over Kinchafoonee Creek

GoodPosted for load

Lee County, Georgia · App 5 MI NW of Leesburg · Structure no. 000000017700140

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
330 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pinewood Road over Kinchafoonee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pinewood Road over Kinchafoonee Creek in Lee County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,125 by 2032. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPinewood Road
CrossesKinchafoonee Creek
LocationApp 5 MI NW of Leesburg
RouteCounty Highway 1528
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.76454, -84.25339
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2024)
Projected traffic1,125 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pinewood Road over Kinchafoonee Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pinewood Road over Kinchafoonee 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Pinewood Road over Kinchafoonee Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pinewood Road over Kinchafoonee Creek?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pinewood Road over Kinchafoonee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.