US Bridges

Peeksville Road over Tussahaw Creek

Good

Henry County, Georgia · 7.5 MI E of Locust Grove · Structure no. 000000015150850

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
330 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peeksville Road over Tussahaw Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Peeksville Road over Tussahaw Creek in Henry 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2032. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPeeksville Road
CrossesTussahaw Creek
Location7.5 MI E of Locust Grove
RouteCounty Highway 1577
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.3742, -84.0136
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2024)
Projected traffic630 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peeksville Road over Tussahaw Creek built?

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

What condition is Peeksville Road over Tussahaw 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 Peeksville Road over Tussahaw Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Peeksville Road over Tussahaw Creek?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Peeksville Road over Tussahaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.