Shirley Road over Pigeon Creek
FairPosted for loadMeriwether County, Georgia · 1 MI E of Manchester · Structure no. 000000019950380
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 310
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shirley Road over Pigeon Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Shirley Road over Pigeon Creek in Meriwether County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 25 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Shirley Road over Pigeon Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shirley 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 Shirley Road over Pigeon Creek carry?
About 310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Shirley Road over Pigeon Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Shirley Road over Pigeon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.