US Bridges

Petross Road over Buckhorn Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Georgia · 5 MI SE of Ailey · Structure no. 000000020950160

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Petross Road over Buckhorn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Petross Road over Buckhorn Creek in Montgomery County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPetross Road
CrossesBuckhorn Creek
Location5 MI SE of Ailey
RouteCounty Highway 166
CountyMontgomery County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.15003, -82.47369
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2024)
Projected traffic405 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Petross Road over Buckhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Petross Road over Buckhorn 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Petross Road over Buckhorn Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Petross Road over Buckhorn Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Petross Road over Buckhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.