US Bridges

Rosemary Church RD over Fifteen Mile Creek

GoodPosted for load

Candler County, Georgia · 6 MI N of Metter · Structure no. 000000004300370

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
256 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,080
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rosemary Church RD over Fifteen Mile Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Rosemary Church RD over Fifteen Mile Creek in Candler County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,080 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2031. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesRosemary Church RD
CrossesFifteen Mile Creek
Location6 MI N of Metter
RouteCounty Highway 1853
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.49013, -82.08529
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,080 (2024)
Projected traffic990 by 2031
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rosemary Church RD over Fifteen Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rosemary Church RD over Fifteen Mile 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rosemary Church RD over Fifteen Mile Creek carry?

About 1,080 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rosemary Church RD over Fifteen Mile Creek?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rosemary Church RD over Fifteen Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.