US Bridges

Herndan Road over Rocky Creek

Fair

Burke County, Georgia · 9.5 MI S of Waynesboro · Structure no. 000000003300420

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
189 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Herndan Road over Rocky Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Herndan Road over Rocky Creek in Burke County, Georgia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 555 by 2031. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHerndan Road
CrossesRocky Creek
Location9.5 MI S of Waynesboro
RouteCounty Highway 1320
CountyBurke County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.957, -82.06095
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2024)
Projected traffic555 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Herndan Road over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Herndan Road over Rocky Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Herndan Road over Rocky Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Herndan Road over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Herndan Road over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.