US Bridges

Holmestown Road over Peacock Creek

Good

Liberty County, Georgia · 4.5 MI W of Midway · Structure no. 000000017950030

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
970
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holmestown Road over Peacock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Holmestown Road over Peacock Creek in Liberty County, Georgia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 970 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesHolmestown Road
CrossesPeacock Creek
Location4.5 MI W of Midway
RouteCounty Highway 49
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.81359, -81.51993
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic970 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$205,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Holmestown Road over Peacock Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holmestown Road over Peacock 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 2023.

How much traffic does Holmestown Road over Peacock Creek carry?

About 970 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Holmestown Road over Peacock Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Holmestown Road over Peacock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.