US Bridges

Lwr Fayetteville R over Rock Branch

Good

Coweta County, Georgia · 4.2 MI N of Turin · Structure no. 000000007700560

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,320
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lwr Fayetteville R over Rock Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lwr Fayetteville R over Rock Branch in Coweta County, Georgia. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 54 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 6,320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,555 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLwr Fayetteville R
CrossesRock Branch
Location4.2 MI N of Turin
RouteCounty Highway 736
CountyCoweta County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.38719, -84.6477
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,320 (2024)
Projected traffic6,555 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$352,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lwr Fayetteville R over Rock Branch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Lwr Fayetteville R over Rock 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Lwr Fayetteville R over Rock Branch carry?

About 6,320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lwr Fayetteville R over Rock Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lwr Fayetteville R over Rock Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.