US Bridges

Perry Vet Parkway over Bay Creek

Good

Houston County, Georgia · SW of Perry · Structure no. 000000015350320

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Perry Vet Parkway over Bay Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Perry Vet Parkway over Bay Creek in Houston County, Georgia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,245 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPerry Vet Parkway
CrossesBay Creek
LocationSW of Perry
RouteCity Street 838
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.47501, -83.77723
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2024)
Projected traffic1,245 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Perry Vet Parkway over Bay Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Perry Vet Parkway over Bay 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 Perry Vet Parkway over Bay Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Perry Vet Parkway over Bay Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Perry Vet Parkway over Bay Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.