US Bridges

Pecks Road over Bull Creek Trib

Fair

Lumpkin County, Georgia · 6.8 MI SE of Dahlonega · Structure no. 000000018750020

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pecks Road over Bull Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pecks Road over Bull Creek Trib in Lumpkin County, Georgia. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 45 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.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPecks Road
CrossesBull Creek Trib
Location6.8 MI SE of Dahlonega
RouteCounty Highway 19
CountyLumpkin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.47836, -83.89053
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.5 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$205,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pecks Road over Bull Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Pecks Road over Bull Creek Trib 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Pecks Road over Bull Creek Trib carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pecks Road over Bull Creek Trib?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns Pecks Road over Bull Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.