US Bridges

US 278 (ebl) over Pumpkinvine Creek

Good

Paulding County, Georgia · 2.2 MI W of Dallas · Structure no. 000000022300370

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
249 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 278 (ebl) over Pumpkinvine Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 278 (ebl) over Pumpkinvine Creek in Paulding County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 22,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,365 by 2031. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 278 (ebl)
CrossesPumpkinvine Creek
Location2.2 MI W of Dallas
RouteU.S. Route 278
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.91621, -84.87798
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,100 (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 (ebl) over Pumpkinvine Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 22,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 278 (ebl) over Pumpkinvine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.