US Bridges

Ball Street Ext. over Big Indian Creek

Good

Houston County, Georgia · SE Perry · Structure no. 000000015350480

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
428 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
832
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ball Street Ext. over Big Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ball Street Ext. over Big Indian Creek in Houston County, Georgia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 832 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2031. The structure is 428 ft (130.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBall Street Ext.
CrossesBig Indian Creek
LocationSE Perry
RouteCity Street 99999
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.44552, -83.72836
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length428 ft (130.5 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic832 (2024)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ball Street Ext. over Big Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ball Street Ext. over Big Indian 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 Ball Street Ext. over Big Indian Creek carry?

About 832 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ball Street Ext. over Big Indian Creek?

The structure is 428 ft (130.5 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ball Street Ext. over Big Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.