US Bridges

SR 109 over Powder Creek

Good

Pike County, Georgia · 4 MI S of Zebulon · Structure no. 000000023100070

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,550
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 109 over Powder Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 109 over Powder Creek in Pike County, Georgia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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.

It carries about 3,550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,470 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesSR 109
CrossesPowder Creek
Location4 MI S of Zebulon
RouteState Highway 109
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.03661, -84.35767
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,550 (2024)
Projected traffic4,470 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$211,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 109 over Powder Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 109 over Powder 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 109 over Powder Creek carry?

About 3,550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 109 over Powder Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 109 over Powder Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.