US Bridges

Perry House Road over Willachoochee Creek

Good

Ben Hill County, Georgia · 3.7 MI S of Fitzgerald · Structure no. 000000001750290

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,190
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Perry House Road over Willachoochee Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Perry House Road over Willachoochee Creek in Ben Hill County, Georgia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 5,190 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,515 by 2031. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPerry House Road
CrossesWillachoochee Creek
Location3.7 MI S of Fitzgerald
RouteCounty Highway 1638
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.66076, -83.26235
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,190 (2024)
Projected traffic4,515 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$20 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Perry House Road over Willachoochee Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Perry House Road over Willachoochee 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 2024.

How much traffic does Perry House Road over Willachoochee Creek carry?

About 5,190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Perry House Road over Willachoochee Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Perry House Road over Willachoochee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.