US Bridges

Peach Road over Slaughter Creek Overflow

Fair

Brooks County, Georgia · App 1.5 MI NE of Morven · Structure no. 000000002750350

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peach Road over Slaughter Creek Overflow is a steel culvert carrying Peach Road over Slaughter Creek Overflow in Brooks County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPeach Road
CrossesSlaughter Creek Overflow
LocationApp 1.5 MI NE of Morven
RouteCounty Highway 173
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.96483, -83.48284
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$205,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peach Road over Slaughter Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peach Road over Slaughter Creek Overflow 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Peach Road over Slaughter Creek Overflow carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Peach Road over Slaughter Creek Overflow?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Peach Road over Slaughter Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.