US Bridges

Paul Harris Road over Little Pumpkinvine Creek

Fair

Paulding County, Georgia · 5 MI SW of Dallas · Structure no. 000000022350710

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paul Harris Road over Little Pumpkinvine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paul Harris Road over Little Pumpkinvine Creek in Paulding County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 5 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,303 by 2031. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPaul Harris Road
CrossesLittle Pumpkinvine Creek
Location5 MI SW of Dallas
RouteCounty Highway 255
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.86376, -84.88732
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2024)
Projected traffic3,303 by 2031
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$358,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Paul Harris Road over Little Pumpkinvine Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paul Harris Road over Little 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Paul Harris Road over Little Pumpkinvine Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Paul Harris Road over Little Pumpkinvine Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Paul Harris Road over Little Pumpkinvine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.