US Bridges

Grandview Road over Pendley Creek

GoodPosted for load

Pickens County, Georgia · 3 MI NE of Jasper · Structure no. 000000022750010

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,410
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grandview Road over Pendley Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Grandview Road over Pendley Creek in Pickens County, Georgia. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 85 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,410 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGrandview Road
CrossesPendley Creek
Location3 MI NE of Jasper
RouteCounty Highway 3
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.48968, -84.38089
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,410 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$246,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grandview Road over Pendley Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is Grandview Road over Pendley 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Grandview Road over Pendley Creek carry?

About 1,410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Grandview Road over Pendley Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Grandview Road over Pendley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.