US Bridges

Parks Road over Rooty Creek

Good

Putnam County, Georgia · 3.5 MI SE of Eatonton · Structure no. 000000023750480

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
760
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parks Road over Rooty Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parks Road over Rooty Creek in Putnam County, Georgia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 760 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesParks Road
CrossesRooty Creek
Location3.5 MI SE of Eatonton
RouteCounty Highway 89
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.28815, -83.34551
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2024)
Projected traffic900 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$686,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parks Road over Rooty Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parks 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 Parks Road over Rooty Creek carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Parks Road over Rooty Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Parks Road over Rooty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.