US Bridges

Pineville Road over Kinchafoonee Creek

GoodPosted for load

Marion County, Georgia · 5 MI SW of Buena Vista · Structure no. 000000019700200

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
128 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pineville Road over Kinchafoonee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pineville Road over Kinchafoonee 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2031. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesPineville Road
CrossesKinchafoonee Creek
Location5 MI SW of Buena Vista
RouteCounty Highway 640
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.25634, -84.57709
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 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 closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$115,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pineville Road over Kinchafoonee Creek built?

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

What condition is Pineville 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Pineville Road over Kinchafoonee Creek carry?

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

How long is Pineville Road over Kinchafoonee Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pineville Road over Kinchafoonee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.