US Bridges

Judkin Mill Road over Pumpkin Pile Creek

GoodPosted for load

Polk County, Georgia · 2.9 MI SW of Cedartown · Structure no. 000000023350110

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,230
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Judkin Mill Road over Pumpkin Pile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Judkin Mill Road over Pumpkin Pile Creek in Polk County, Georgia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,395 by 2032. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesJudkin Mill Road
CrossesPumpkin Pile Creek
Location2.9 MI SW of Cedartown
RouteCounty Highway 94
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.97215, -85.26986
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,230 (2024)
Projected traffic1,395 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Judkin Mill Road over Pumpkin Pile Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Judkin Mill Road over Pumpkin Pile 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 Judkin Mill Road over Pumpkin Pile Creek carry?

About 1,230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Judkin Mill Road over Pumpkin Pile Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Judkin Mill Road over Pumpkin Pile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.