US Bridges

SR 86 over Pendleton Creek

FairPosted for load

Toombs County, Georgia · 8 MI E of Lyons · Structure no. 000000027900190

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
324 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 86 over Pendleton Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 86 over Pendleton Creek in Toombs County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 470 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,605 by 2032. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 86
CrossesPendleton Creek
Location8 MI E of Lyons
RouteState Highway 86
CountyToombs County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.15173, -82.2116
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length324 ft (98.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2024)
Projected traffic1,605 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 86 over Pendleton Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 86 over Pendleton 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 86 over Pendleton Creek carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 86 over Pendleton Creek?

The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 86 over Pendleton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.