US Bridges

Pedenville Road over Birch Creek

GoodPosted for load

Pike County, Georgia · 3 MI E of Concord · Structure no. 000000023150260

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pedenville Road over Birch Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pedenville Road over Birch Creek in Pike County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPedenville Road
CrossesBirch Creek
Location3 MI E of Concord
RouteCounty Highway 257
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.11031, -84.50253
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$891,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pedenville Road over Birch Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pedenville Road over Birch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Pedenville Road over Birch Creek carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pedenville Road over Birch Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pedenville Road over Birch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.