US Bridges

Perry Road over Little Creek

FairPosted for load

Colquitt County, Georgia · App 2 MI S of Berlin · Structure no. 000000007151820

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Perry Road over Little Creek is a concrete slab carrying Perry Road over Little Creek in Colquitt County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 6 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPerry Road
CrossesLittle Creek
LocationApp 2 MI S of Berlin
RouteCounty Highway 491
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.06808, -83.65732
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Perry Road over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Perry Road over Little 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Perry Road over Little Creek carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Perry Road over Little Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Perry Road over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.