US Bridges

E.H. Mcclain Road over Pigeon Creek Trib

Fair

Meriwether County, Georgia · 1 MI NE of Manchester · Structure no. 000000019950360

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E.H. Mcclain Road over Pigeon Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying E.H. Mcclain Road over Pigeon Creek Trib in Meriwether County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE.H. Mcclain Road
CrossesPigeon Creek Trib
Location1 MI NE of Manchester
RouteCounty Highway 185
CountyMeriwether County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.87682, -84.59168
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic900 by 2031
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E.H. Mcclain Road over Pigeon Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is E.H. Mcclain Road over Pigeon Creek Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does E.H. Mcclain Road over Pigeon Creek Trib carry?

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

How long is E.H. Mcclain Road over Pigeon Creek Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns E.H. Mcclain Road over Pigeon Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.