US Bridges

Burton Ave. over Rocky Creek Trib

Good

Bibb County, Georgia · 0.5 MI N of SR 74 SW Maco · Structure no. 000000002101750

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,900
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burton Ave. over Rocky Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Burton Ave. over Rocky Creek Trib in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 85 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,785 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBurton Ave.
CrossesRocky Creek Trib
Location0.5 MI N of SR 74 SW Maco
RouteCity Street 692
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.83016, -83.68198
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2024)
Projected traffic10,785 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burton Ave. over Rocky Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Burton Ave. over Rocky Creek Trib 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Burton Ave. over Rocky Creek Trib carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Burton Ave. over Rocky Creek Trib?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Burton Ave. over Rocky Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.