SR 79 over Pistol Creek
GoodLincoln County, Georgia · 14 MI NW of Lincolnton · Structure no. 000000018100190
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 136 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 890
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 79 over Pistol Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 79 over Pistol Creek in Lincoln County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 890 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,095 by 2031. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 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 79 over Pistol Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 79 over Pistol 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SR 79 over Pistol Creek carry?
About 890 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 79 over Pistol Creek?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SR 79 over Pistol Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.