US Bridges

SR 140 over Rocky Branch

Good

Bartow County, Georgia · 2.9 MI NW of Pinelog · Structure no. 000000001500530

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,290
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 140 over Rocky Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 140 over Rocky Branch in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 3,290 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,525 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 140
CrossesRocky Branch
Location2.9 MI NW of Pinelog
RouteState Highway 140
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.3599, -84.78027
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,290 (2024)
Projected traffic3,525 by 2031
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 140 over Rocky Branch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SR 140 over Rocky Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 140 over Rocky Branch carry?

About 3,290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 140 over Rocky Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 140 over Rocky Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.