US Bridges

Larry Walker Pkwy over Flat Creek

Good

Houston County, Georgia · 2.5 MI S of Perry · Structure no. 000000015300700

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,930
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Larry Walker Pkwy over Flat Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Larry Walker Pkwy over Flat Creek in Houston County, Georgia. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 49 years old, older 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 3,930 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,350 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLarry Walker Pkwy
CrossesFlat Creek
Location2.5 MI S of Perry
RouteState Highway 224
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.42681, -83.71406
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,930 (2024)
Projected traffic4,350 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Larry Walker Pkwy over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Larry Walker Pkwy over Flat 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Larry Walker Pkwy over Flat Creek carry?

About 3,930 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Larry Walker Pkwy over Flat Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Larry Walker Pkwy over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.