US Bridges

Boy Scout Road over Juniper Creek

GoodPosted for load

Peach County, Georgia · 2.5 MI N of Byron · Structure no. 000000022500120

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,580
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boy Scout Road over Juniper Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Boy Scout Road over Juniper Creek in Peach County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,580 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,195 by 2031. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBoy Scout Road
CrossesJuniper Creek
Location2.5 MI N of Byron
RouteCounty Highway 662
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.68953, -83.76758
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,580 (2024)
Projected traffic3,195 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$492,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boy Scout Road over Juniper Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boy Scout Road over Juniper 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Boy Scout Road over Juniper Creek carry?

About 1,580 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Boy Scout Road over Juniper Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Boy Scout Road over Juniper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.