US Bridges

J. P. Perry Road over Rock Creek

Good

Colquitt County, Georgia · 4.5 MI N of Norman Park · Structure no. 000000007152080

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

J. P. Perry Road over Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying J. P. Perry Road over Rock Creek in Colquitt County, Georgia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 519 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesJ. P. Perry Road
CrossesRock Creek
Location4.5 MI N of Norman Park
RouteCounty Highway 151
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.31359, -83.66058
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks10%
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 J. P. Perry Road over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is J. P. Perry Road over Rock 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does J. P. Perry Road over Rock Creek carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is J. P. Perry Road over Rock Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns J. P. Perry Road over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.