US Bridges

Pinewood Road over Middle Creek

GoodPosted for load

Lee County, Georgia · 1 Mile North of Leesburg · Structure no. 000000017750100

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pinewood Road over Middle Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pinewood Road over Middle 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesPinewood Road
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location1 Mile North of Leesburg
RouteCounty Highway 227
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.76694, -84.27524
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pinewood Road over Middle Creek built?

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

What condition is Pinewood Road over Middle 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 Middle Creek carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pinewood Road over Middle Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pinewood Road over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.