US Bridges

US 278 (wbl) over Pumpkinvine Creek

Fair

Paulding County, Georgia · 2.2 MI W of Dallas · Structure no. 000000022300020

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
248 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
16,910
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 278 (wbl) over Pumpkinvine Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 278 (wbl) over Pumpkinvine Creek in Paulding County, Georgia. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 95 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 16,910 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,365 by 2031. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 278 (wbl)
CrossesPumpkinvine Creek
Location2.2 MI W of Dallas
RouteU.S. Route 278
CountyPaulding County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.91641, -84.87803
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,910 (2024)
Projected traffic25,365 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 278 (wbl) over Pumpkinvine Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is US 278 (wbl) over Pumpkinvine 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 278 (wbl) over Pumpkinvine Creek carry?

About 16,910 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 278 (wbl) over Pumpkinvine Creek?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 278 (wbl) over Pumpkinvine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.