US Bridges

Rock Bluff Road over Wamble Creek

Good

Early County, Georgia · 8 Miles West of Damascus · Structure no. 000000009950650

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rock Bluff Road over Wamble Creek is a concrete slab carrying Rock Bluff Road over Wamble Creek in Early County, Georgia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRock Bluff Road
CrossesWamble Creek
Location8 Miles West of Damascus
RouteCounty Highway 9
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.30056, -84.85764
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$352,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rock Bluff Road over Wamble Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rock Bluff Road over Wamble 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Rock Bluff Road over Wamble Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rock Bluff Road over Wamble Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rock Bluff Road over Wamble Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.