Mitchell Cove Road over Pigeon Creek
FairPosted for loadMeriwether County, Georgia · 3 MI E of Manchester · Structure no. 000000019950370
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mitchell Cove Road over Pigeon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Mitchell Cove Road over Pigeon Creek in Meriwether County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mitchell Cove Road over Pigeon Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mitchell Cove Road over Pigeon Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Mitchell Cove Road over Pigeon Creek carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Mitchell Cove Road over Pigeon Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Mitchell Cove Road over Pigeon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.