US Bridges

Old Metcalf RD over Pine Creek

Fair

Thomas County, Georgia · App 2 Miles North of Metc · Structure no. 000000027551260

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
270 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,510
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Metcalf RD over Pine Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Metcalf RD over Pine Creek in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,510 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,280 by 2031. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesOld Metcalf RD
CrossesPine Creek
LocationApp 2 Miles North of Metc
RouteCounty Highway 2910
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.729, -83.99163
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,510 (2024)
Projected traffic2,280 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Metcalf RD over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Metcalf RD over Pine Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Old Metcalf RD over Pine Creek carry?

About 1,510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Metcalf RD over Pine Creek?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Old Metcalf RD over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.