Fitzgerald Highway over Roses Creek
FairCoffee County, Georgia · App 2.5 MI W of Broxton · Structure no. 000000006900500
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1957
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 590
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fitzgerald Highway over Roses Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fitzgerald Highway over Roses Creek in Coffee County, Georgia. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 69 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 825 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fitzgerald Highway over Roses Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.
What condition is Fitzgerald Highway over Roses 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Fitzgerald Highway over Roses Creek carry?
About 590 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Fitzgerald Highway over Roses Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).
Who owns Fitzgerald Highway over Roses Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.