US Bridges

John Wilkes Road over Pendleton Creek

Fair

Toombs County, Georgia · 2.5 MI NE of Lyons · Structure no. 000000027950120

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Wilkes Road over Pendleton Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying John Wilkes Road over Pendleton Creek in Toombs County, Georgia. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 370 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesJohn Wilkes Road
CrossesPendleton Creek
Location2.5 MI NE of Lyons
RouteCounty Highway 188
CountyToombs County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.22215, -82.26589
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans13
Design loadH 15
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks11%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was John Wilkes Road over Pendleton Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is John Wilkes Road 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 John Wilkes Road over Pendleton Creek carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is John Wilkes Road over Pendleton Creek?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns John Wilkes Road over Pendleton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.