US Bridges

Larry Walker Pkwy over Ga Sou & Fla Railroad

Good

Houston County, Georgia · 5 MI SE of Perry · Structure no. 000000015300880

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,930
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Larry Walker Pkwy over Ga Sou & Fla Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Larry Walker Pkwy over Ga Sou & Fla Railroad in Houston County, Georgia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 3,930 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,005 by 2032. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLarry Walker Pkwy
CrossesGa Sou & Fla Railroad
Location5 MI SE of Perry
RouteState Highway 224
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.40302, -83.64437
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 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 traffic4,005 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Larry Walker Pkwy over Ga Sou & Fla Railroad built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Larry Walker Pkwy over Ga Sou & Fla Railroad 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 Ga Sou & Fla Railroad carry?

About 3,930 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Larry Walker Pkwy over Ga Sou & Fla Railroad?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Larry Walker Pkwy over Ga Sou & Fla Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.