US Bridges

W.B. Parks Road over Ty Ty Creek

Good

Tift County, Georgia · App .7 MI S of Ty Ty · Structure no. 000000027750370

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
223 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W.B. Parks Road over Ty Ty Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying W.B. Parks Road over Ty Ty Creek in Tift County, Georgia. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 52 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.

It carries about 560 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesW.B. Parks Road
CrossesTy Ty Creek
LocationApp .7 MI S of Ty Ty
RouteCounty Highway 129
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.462, -83.652
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W.B. Parks Road over Ty Ty Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is W.B. Parks Road over Ty Ty 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does W.B. Parks Road over Ty Ty Creek carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W.B. Parks Road over Ty Ty Creek?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns W.B. Parks Road over Ty Ty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.