US Bridges

Tennga Road over Perry Creek

Fair

Murray County, Georgia · 7.8 MI N of Crandall · Structure no. 000000021300420

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,010
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tennga Road over Perry Creek is a steel culvert carrying Tennga Road over Perry Creek in Murray 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 1,010 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,040 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long.

CarriesTennga Road
CrossesPerry Creek
Location7.8 MI N of Crandall
RouteCounty Highway 2430
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.98302, -84.7596
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,010 (2024)
Projected traffic2,040 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$252,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tennga Road over Perry Creek built?

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

What condition is Tennga Road over Perry 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 Tennga Road over Perry Creek carry?

About 1,010 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tennga Road over Perry Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Tennga Road over Perry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.