US Bridges

Indian Ford Bridge over Pendleton Creek

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Toombs County, Georgia · 4 MI NE of Lyons · Structure no. 000000027900520

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
400 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
3,130
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Ford Bridge over Pendleton Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Indian Ford Bridge over Pendleton Creek in Toombs County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 3,130 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,170 by 2032. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesIndian Ford Bridge
CrossesPendleton Creek
Location4 MI NE of Lyons
RouteState Highway 152
CountyToombs County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.24732, -82.28292
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,130 (2024)
Projected traffic4,170 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Indian Ford Bridge over Pendleton Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Ford Bridge 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 Indian Ford Bridge over Pendleton Creek carry?

About 3,130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Indian Ford Bridge over Pendleton Creek?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Ford Bridge over Pendleton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.