US Bridges

Rockmine Road over Spring Creek

Good

Early County, Georgia · 3 Mile North West of Arli · Structure no. 000000009900390

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockmine Road over Spring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Rockmine Road over Spring Creek in Early County, Georgia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRockmine Road
CrossesSpring Creek
Location3 Mile North West of Arli
RouteCounty Highway 2580
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.45227, -84.7902
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2024)
Projected traffic420 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rockmine Road over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockmine Road over Spring 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rockmine Road over Spring Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rockmine Road over Spring Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rockmine Road over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.