US Bridges

Rocky Creek Road over Rocky Creek

Good

Bibb County, Georgia · In South Macon · Structure no. 000000002101680

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,800
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Creek Road over Rocky Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rocky Creek Road over Rocky Creek in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 17,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,690 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRocky Creek Road
CrossesRocky Creek
LocationIn South Macon
RouteCity Street 3201
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.79118, -83.67151
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,800 (2024)
Projected traffic27,690 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$277,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rocky Creek Road over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rocky Creek Road 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rocky Creek Road over Rocky Creek carry?

About 17,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rocky Creek Road over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Rocky Creek Road over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.