US Bridges

Simmon Avenue over Rocky Creek

Good

Baldwin County, Georgia · City of Milledgeville · Structure no. 000000000950360

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Simmon Avenue over Rocky Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Simmon Avenue over Rocky Creek in Baldwin County, Georgia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,644 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSimmon Avenue
CrossesRocky Creek
LocationCity of Milledgeville
RouteCity Street 527
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.08786, -83.23171
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic1,644 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$132,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Simmon Avenue over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Simmon Avenue over Rocky 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Simmon Avenue over Rocky Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Simmon Avenue over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Simmon Avenue over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.