US Bridges

New Normantown RD over Pendleton Creek

Good

Toombs County, Georgia · 1 MI N of Normantown · Structure no. 000000027950180

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Normantown RD over Pendleton Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying New Normantown RD over Pendleton Creek in Toombs County, Georgia. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 57 years old, older 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesNew Normantown RD
CrossesPendleton Creek
Location1 MI N of Normantown
RouteCounty Highway 226
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.32748, -82.36956
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Normantown RD over Pendleton Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is New Normantown RD 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 New Normantown RD over Pendleton Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is New Normantown RD over Pendleton Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns New Normantown RD over Pendleton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.