US Bridges

Kay Conley Road over Peavine Creek

Poor

Walker County, Georgia · 8.5 MI NE of Lafayette · Structure no. 000000029550390

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kay Conley Road over Peavine Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kay Conley Road over Peavine Creek in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 103 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesKay Conley Road
CrossesPeavine Creek
Location8.5 MI NE of Lafayette
RouteCounty Highway 154
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.81335, -85.21037
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2024)
Projected traffic525 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kay Conley Road over Peavine Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Kay Conley Road over Peavine Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Kay Conley Road over Peavine Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kay Conley Road over Peavine Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Kay Conley Road over Peavine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.