US Bridges

Pineville Road over Dry Creek

Good

Marion County, Georgia · 8.5 MI SW of Buena Vista · Structure no. 000000019700190

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pineville Road over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pineville Road over Dry Creek in Marion 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.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesPineville Road
CrossesDry Creek
Location8.5 MI SW of Buena Vista
RouteCounty Highway 640
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.25436, -84.63606
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic750 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pineville Road over Dry Creek built?

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

What condition is Pineville Road over Dry 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pineville Road over Dry Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pineville Road over Dry Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Pineville Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.