US Bridges

Pine Bow Road over Floyd Creek

Good

Polk County, Georgia · 2.3 MI E of Taylorsville · Structure no. 000000023350870

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Bow Road over Floyd Creek is a steel culvert carrying Pine Bow Road over Floyd Creek in Polk County, Georgia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPine Bow Road
CrossesFloyd Creek
Location2.3 MI E of Taylorsville
RouteCounty Highway 248
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.08252, -84.93907
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine Bow Road over Floyd Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Bow Road over Floyd 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 Pine Bow Road over Floyd Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pine Bow Road over Floyd Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Pine Bow Road over Floyd Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.