Peach Orchard RD over Alpine Creek
FairPosted for loadChattooga County, Georgia · 1 MI SE of Menlo · Structure no. 000000005550270
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Peach Orchard RD over Alpine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Peach Orchard RD over Alpine Creek in Chattooga County, Georgia. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Peach Orchard RD over Alpine Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Peach Orchard RD over Alpine 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Peach Orchard RD over Alpine Creek carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Peach Orchard RD over Alpine Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Peach Orchard RD over Alpine Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.