US Bridges

Rocky Ford Road over Wyatts Branch

Good

Bulloch County, Georgia · 6 MI NE of Portal · Structure no. 000000003100790

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,010
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Ford Road over Wyatts Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Rocky Ford Road over Wyatts Branch in Bulloch County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,010 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRocky Ford Road
CrossesWyatts Branch
Location6 MI NE of Portal
RouteCounty Highway 1114
CountyBulloch County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.60096, -81.86936
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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 traffic1,010 (2024)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2031
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Rocky Ford Road over Wyatts Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rocky Ford Road over Wyatts Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rocky Ford Road over Wyatts Branch carry?

About 1,010 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rocky Ford Road over Wyatts Branch?

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

Who owns Rocky Ford Road over Wyatts Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.