US Bridges

SR 42 - US 23 over Rocky Creek

Fair

Butts County, Georgia · 2.5 MI S of Indian Spring · Structure no. 000000003500100

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,440
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 42 - US 23 over Rocky Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 42 - US 23 over Rocky Creek in Butts County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 2,440 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,040 by 2030. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 42 - US 23
CrossesRocky Creek
Location2.5 MI S of Indian Spring
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyButts County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.21349, -83.93176
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,440 (2024)
Projected traffic2,040 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$492,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 42 - US 23 over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 42 - US 23 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 42 - US 23 over Rocky Creek carry?

About 2,440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 42 - US 23 over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 42 - US 23 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.