US Bridges

SR 355 over Little Pine Knot Creek

GoodPosted for load

Marion County, Georgia · 11 MI NW of Buena Vista · Structure no. 000000019700140

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 355 over Little Pine Knot Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 355 over Little Pine Knot Creek in Marion County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSR 355
CrossesLittle Pine Knot Creek
Location11 MI NW of Buena Vista
RouteState Highway 355
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.4106, -84.64129
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 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 rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2024)
Projected traffic390 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 355 over Little Pine Knot Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 355 over Little Pine Knot 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 355 over Little Pine Knot Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 355 over Little Pine Knot Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 355 over Little Pine Knot Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.