US Bridges

Pea Ridge Road over Rooty Creek

Good

Putnam County, Georgia · 7.5 MI SE of Eatonton · Structure no. 000000023700180

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,660
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pea Ridge Road over Rooty Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pea Ridge Road over Rooty Creek in Putnam County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, 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 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.

It carries about 5,660 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,320 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPea Ridge Road
CrossesRooty Creek
Location7.5 MI SE of Eatonton
RouteCounty Highway 2166
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.2383, -83.31277
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,660 (2024)
Projected traffic4,320 by 2031
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pea Ridge Road over Rooty Creek built?

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

What condition is Pea Ridge Road over Rooty 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Pea Ridge Road over Rooty Creek carry?

About 5,660 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Pea Ridge Road over Rooty Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Pea Ridge Road over Rooty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.