US Bridges

Rock Hill Road over Coheelee Creek

Good

Early County, Georgia · 6 Miles Southwest of Blak · Structure no. 000000009950390

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rock Hill Road over Coheelee Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Rock Hill Road over Coheelee Creek in Early County, Georgia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRock Hill Road
CrossesCoheelee Creek
Location6 Miles Southwest of Blak
RouteCounty Highway 145
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.34859, -85.02803
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$469,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rock Hill Road over Coheelee Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rock Hill Road over Coheelee 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 Rock Hill Road over Coheelee Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rock Hill Road over Coheelee Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rock Hill Road over Coheelee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.