US Bridges

State Route 61 over Pumpkinvine Creek

Good

Paulding County, Georgia · 2.7 MI N of Dallas · Structure no. 000000022300390

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
350 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,440
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 61 over Pumpkinvine Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 61 over Pumpkinvine Creek in Paulding County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 9,440 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,460 by 2031. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesState Route 61
CrossesPumpkinvine Creek
Location2.7 MI N of Dallas
RouteState Highway 61
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.96276, -84.85452
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,440 (2024)
Projected traffic8,460 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
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$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 61 over Pumpkinvine Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 61 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 61 over Pumpkinvine Creek carry?

About 9,440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Route 61 over Pumpkinvine Creek?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 61 over Pumpkinvine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.