US Bridges

SR 286 over Pinhook Creek

Fair

Murray County, Georgia · 2.9 MI W of Eton · Structure no. 000000021300360

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,410
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 286 over Pinhook Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 286 over Pinhook Creek in Murray County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 5,410 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,455 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.

CarriesSR 286
CrossesPinhook Creek
Location2.9 MI W of Eton
RouteState Highway 286
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.82623, -84.81492
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,410 (2024)
Projected traffic7,455 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$141,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 286 over Pinhook Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 286 over Pinhook 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 286 over Pinhook Creek carry?

About 5,410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 286 over Pinhook Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 286 over Pinhook Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.