US Bridges

Riceboro-Sunbury R over Peacock Creek

FairPosted for load

Liberty County, Georgia · 1.5 MI N of Riceboro · Structure no. 000000017950070

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riceboro-Sunbury R over Peacock Creek is a concrete slab carrying Riceboro-Sunbury R over Peacock Creek in Liberty County, Georgia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRiceboro-Sunbury R
CrossesPeacock Creek
Location1.5 MI N of Riceboro
RouteCounty Highway 167
CountyLiberty County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.75623, -81.42118
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic165 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riceboro-Sunbury R over Peacock Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riceboro-Sunbury R over Peacock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Riceboro-Sunbury R over Peacock Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Riceboro-Sunbury R over Peacock Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Riceboro-Sunbury R over Peacock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.