US Bridges

Dabbs Bridge RD over Pumpkinvine Creek

Good

Paulding County, Georgia · 12 MI NE of Dallas · Structure no. 000000022350090

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,080
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dabbs Bridge RD over Pumpkinvine Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dabbs Bridge RD over Pumpkinvine Creek in Paulding County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6,080 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesDabbs Bridge RD
CrossesPumpkinvine Creek
Location12 MI NE of Dallas
RouteCounty Highway 88
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.07885, -84.75423
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,080 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dabbs Bridge RD over Pumpkinvine Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dabbs Bridge RD 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 Dabbs Bridge RD over Pumpkinvine Creek carry?

About 6,080 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dabbs Bridge RD over Pumpkinvine Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Dabbs Bridge RD over Pumpkinvine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.