US Bridges

Woodpecker Road over Perch Creek

Good

Echols County, Georgia · App 16.5 MI SE of Tarver · Structure no. 000000010150190

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodpecker Road over Perch Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Woodpecker Road over Perch Creek in Echols County, Georgia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesWoodpecker Road
CrossesPerch Creek
LocationApp 16.5 MI SE of Tarver
RouteCounty Highway 36
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.63508, -82.66097
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodpecker Road over Perch Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodpecker Road over Perch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Woodpecker Road over Perch Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is Woodpecker Road over Perch Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Woodpecker Road over Perch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.