US Bridges

Porter Terry Road over Little Pea Creek

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · 6 MI N of Palmetto · Structure no. 000000012153650

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
323
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Porter Terry Road over Little Pea Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Porter Terry Road over Little Pea Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesPorter Terry Road
CrossesLittle Pea Creek
Location6 MI N of Palmetto
RouteCounty Highway 1527
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.59773, -84.70502
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 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 closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$5.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Porter Terry Road over Little Pea Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Porter Terry Road over Little Pea 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Porter Terry Road over Little Pea Creek carry?

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

How long is Porter Terry Road over Little Pea Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Porter Terry Road over Little Pea Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.