US Bridges

Cascade-Palmetto over Pea Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · 5.5 MI N of Palmetto · Structure no. 000000012100880

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,106
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cascade-Palmetto over Pea Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cascade-Palmetto over Pea Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 18,106 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,175 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCascade-Palmetto
CrossesPea Creek
Location5.5 MI N of Palmetto
RouteState Highway 154
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.59895, -84.66965
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,106 (2024)
Projected traffic8,175 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$199,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cascade-Palmetto over Pea Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cascade-Palmetto over Pea 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Cascade-Palmetto over Pea Creek carry?

About 18,106 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Cascade-Palmetto over Pea Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cascade-Palmetto over Pea Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.