US Bridges

Montrose Road over Crooked Creek

Good

Bleckley County, Georgia · 11.2 MI NE of Cochran · Structure no. 000000002300180

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Montrose Road over Crooked Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Montrose Road over Crooked Creek in Bleckley County, Georgia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMontrose Road
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location11.2 MI NE of Cochran
RouteState Highway 278
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.50929, -83.22966
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 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 length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2024)
Projected traffic330 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Montrose Road over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Montrose Road over Crooked 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Montrose Road over Crooked Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Montrose Road over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Montrose Road over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.