US Bridges

Tucker Road over Rocky Creek

FairPosted for load

Bibb County, Georgia · 1 MI W of Macon Cty Lmts · Structure no. 000000002100670

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tucker Road over Rocky Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tucker Road over Rocky Creek in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,845 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesTucker Road
CrossesRocky Creek
Location1 MI W of Macon Cty Lmts
RouteCounty Highway 940
CountyBibb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.86104, -83.74457
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,600 (2024)
Projected traffic13,845 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tucker Road over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tucker Road over Rocky Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Tucker Road over Rocky Creek carry?

About 10,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tucker Road over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Tucker Road over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.