US Bridges

Mock Road over Marine Corp Canal

Good

Dougherty County, Georgia · ALBANY-3 MI N JCT SR3 · Structure no. 000000009500440

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,194
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mock Road over Marine Corp Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Mock Road over Marine Corp Canal in Dougherty County, Georgia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 60 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 8,194 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,085 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMock Road
CrossesMarine Corp Canal
LocationALBANY-3 MI N JCT SR3
RouteCity Street 115
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.54753, -84.09574
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,194 (2024)
Projected traffic14,085 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$394,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mock Road over Marine Corp Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Mock Road over Marine Corp Canal 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mock Road over Marine Corp Canal carry?

About 8,194 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mock Road over Marine Corp Canal?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mock Road over Marine Corp Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.