US Bridges

Peake Road over Rocky Creek

FairPosted for load

Bibb County, Georgia · 3 MI W of Macon Cty Lmts · Structure no. 000000002150140

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peake Road over Rocky Creek is a concrete slab carrying Peake Road over Rocky Creek in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,560 by 2032. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPeake Road
CrossesRocky Creek
Location3 MI W of Macon Cty Lmts
RouteCounty Highway 301
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.86085, -83.75083
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2024)
Projected traffic7,560 by 2032
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$821,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peake Road over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peake Road over Rocky 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Peake Road over Rocky Creek carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Peake Road over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Peake Road over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.