Bolton Road over Pistol Creek
GoodWilkes County, Georgia · 7.4 MI NE of Tignall · Structure no. 000000031750190
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bolton Road over Pistol Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bolton Road over Pistol Creek in Wilkes County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bolton Road over Pistol Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bolton Road over Pistol 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Bolton Road over Pistol Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bolton Road over Pistol Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Bolton Road over Pistol Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.