US Bridges

Sharon Drive over Rocky Creek Trib

Good

Bibb County, Georgia · 0.5 MI N of SR 74 SW Maco · Structure no. 000000002150260

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sharon Drive over Rocky Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Sharon Drive over Rocky Creek Trib in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 795 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSharon Drive
CrossesRocky Creek Trib
Location0.5 MI N of SR 74 SW Maco
RouteCity Street 707
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.83319, -83.6775
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2024)
Projected traffic795 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Sharon Drive over Rocky Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sharon Drive 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 Sharon Drive over Rocky Creek Trib carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sharon Drive over Rocky Creek Trib?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Sharon Drive over Rocky Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.