US Bridges

Red Cut Road over Pinhook Creek

Good

Murray County, Georgia · 2.7 MI NW of Eton · Structure no. 000000021350080

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,570
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Cut Road over Pinhook Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Red Cut Road over Pinhook Creek in Murray 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 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.

It carries about 2,570 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRed Cut Road
CrossesPinhook Creek
Location2.7 MI NW of Eton
RouteCounty Highway 23
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.84879, -84.79319
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic2,570 (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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Cut Road over Pinhook Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Cut Road over Pinhook 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Red Cut Road over Pinhook Creek carry?

About 2,570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Red Cut Road over Pinhook Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Red Cut Road over Pinhook Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.