US Bridges

Montrose Road over Rocky Creek

GoodPosted for load

Bleckley County, Georgia · 13.7 MI NE of Cochran · Structure no. 000000002300190

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Montrose Road over Rocky Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Montrose Road over Rocky Creek in Bleckley County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2032. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesMontrose Road
CrossesRocky Creek
Location13.7 MI NE of Cochran
RouteState Highway 278
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.53483, -83.1996
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 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 closed13 mi (21 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$633,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Montrose Road over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Montrose 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Montrose Road over Rocky Creek carry?

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

How long is Montrose Road over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Montrose Road over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.