US Bridges

Log Cabin Drive over Rocky Creek

Fair

Bibb County, Georgia · 0.6 MI W of SR 74 W Maco · Structure no. 000000002101700

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,200
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Log Cabin Drive over Rocky Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Log Cabin Drive over Rocky Creek in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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.

It carries about 13,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,285 by 2032. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLog Cabin Drive
CrossesRocky Creek
Location0.6 MI W of SR 74 W Maco
RouteCity Street 3201
CountyBibb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.83428, -83.70308
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,200 (2024)
Projected traffic15,285 by 2032
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$821,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Log Cabin Drive over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Log Cabin Drive 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 Log Cabin Drive over Rocky Creek carry?

About 13,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Log Cabin Drive over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Log Cabin Drive over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.