US Bridges

Pegasus Parkway over Blue John Creek

Good

Troup County, Georgia · South Side of Lagrange · Structure no. 000000028550740

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
898 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,983
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pegasus Parkway over Blue John Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pegasus Parkway over Blue John Creek in Troup County, Georgia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 4,983 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2031. The structure is 898 ft (273.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesPegasus Parkway
CrossesBlue John Creek
LocationSouth Side of Lagrange
RouteCity Street 304
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.9896, -85.05963
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length898 ft (273.7 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,983 (2024)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$5.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pegasus Parkway over Blue John Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pegasus Parkway over Blue John 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Pegasus Parkway over Blue John Creek carry?

About 4,983 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pegasus Parkway over Blue John Creek?

The structure is 898 ft (273.7 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Pegasus Parkway over Blue John Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.