US Bridges

Johnson Lake Road over Pumpkin Pile Creek

Good

Polk County, Georgia · 3.8 MI SW of Cedartown · Structure no. 000000023350420

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Lake Road over Pumpkin Pile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johnson Lake Road over Pumpkin Pile Creek in Polk County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJohnson Lake Road
CrossesPumpkin Pile Creek
Location3.8 MI SW of Cedartown
RouteCounty Highway 437
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.97001, -85.29825
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$651,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnson Lake Road over Pumpkin Pile Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnson Lake 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 Johnson Lake Road over Pumpkin Pile Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Johnson Lake Road over Pumpkin Pile Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Lake Road over Pumpkin Pile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.