US Bridges

SR 46 over Pendleton Creek

Good

Treutlen County, Georgia · 7 MI E of Soperton · Structure no. 000000028300600

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
440 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46 over Pendleton Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 46 over Pendleton Creek in Treutlen County, Georgia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2032. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 46
CrossesPendleton Creek
Location7 MI E of Soperton
RouteState Highway 46
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.38803, -82.45861
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length440 ft (134.1 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 traffic370 (2024)
Projected traffic465 by 2032
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 46 over Pendleton Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 46 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 46 over Pendleton Creek carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is SR 46 over Pendleton Creek?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 46 over Pendleton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.