US Bridges

SR 355 Pine Knot L over Pine Knot Creek

Good

Marion County, Georgia · 12 MI N of Buena Vista · Structure no. 000000019750260

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 355 Pine Knot L over Pine Knot Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 355 Pine Knot L over Pine Knot Creek in Marion County, Georgia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2031. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR 355 Pine Knot L
CrossesPine Knot Creek
Location12 MI N of Buena Vista
RouteState Highway 355
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.43985, -84.64841
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2024)
Projected traffic840 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 355 Pine Knot L over Pine Knot Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

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

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

How long is SR 355 Pine Knot L over Pine Knot Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 355 Pine Knot L over Pine Knot Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.