SR 297 over Pendleton Creek
GoodToombs County, Georgia · 7 MI N of Vidalia · Structure no. 000000027900380
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,530
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 297 over Pendleton Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 297 over Pendleton Creek in Toombs County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,530 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,685 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 297 over Pendleton Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 297 over Pendleton 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does SR 297 over Pendleton Creek carry?
About 1,530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is SR 297 over Pendleton Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SR 297 over Pendleton Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.