US Bridges

SR 109 over Gola Creek

Good

Pike County, Georgia · 1 MI E of Meansville · Structure no. 000000023150350

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,220
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 109 over Gola Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 109 over Gola Creek in Pike County, Georgia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,175 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSR 109
CrossesGola Creek
Location1 MI E of Meansville
RouteState Highway 109
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.0566, -84.28377
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,220 (2024)
Projected traffic2,175 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$12 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 109 over Gola Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 109 over Gola 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 Gola Creek carry?

About 1,220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 109 over Gola Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 109 over Gola Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.