US Bridges

Wrightsville RD over Pigeon Creek

GoodPosted for load

Meriwether County, Georgia · Manchester Cty Limits · Structure no. 000000019950350

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wrightsville RD over Pigeon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wrightsville RD over Pigeon Creek in Meriwether County, Georgia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWrightsville RD
CrossesPigeon Creek
LocationManchester Cty Limits
RouteCounty Highway 184
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.87198, -84.59997
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$821,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wrightsville RD over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wrightsville RD over Pigeon 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 2024.

How much traffic does Wrightsville RD over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wrightsville RD over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Wrightsville RD over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.