US Bridges

Woodruff Road over Little Pea Creek Trib

GoodPosted for load

Fulton County, Georgia · 6 MI NW of Palmetto · Structure no. 000000012150380

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
323
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodruff Road over Little Pea Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Woodruff Road over Little Pea Creek Trib in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWoodruff Road
CrossesLittle Pea Creek Trib
Location6 MI NW of Palmetto
RouteCounty Highway 415
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.59901, -84.70713
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodruff Road over Little Pea Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodruff Road over Little Pea Creek Trib 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Woodruff Road over Little Pea Creek Trib carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Woodruff Road over Little Pea Creek Trib?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Woodruff Road over Little Pea Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.