Old Perkins Road over Little Buckhead Creek
GoodPosted for loadJenkins County, Georgia · 1.5 MI N of Millen · Structure no. 000000016500370
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,153
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Perkins Road over Little Buckhead Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Perkins Road over Little Buckhead Creek in Jenkins County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,410 by 2031. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Perkins Road over Little Buckhead Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Perkins Road over Little Buckhead 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Old Perkins Road over Little Buckhead Creek carry?
About 1,153 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old Perkins Road over Little Buckhead Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Old Perkins Road over Little Buckhead Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.