US Bridges

John Dick Creek RD over Rock Creek

Fair

Fannin County, Georgia · Blue Ridge Wma · Structure no. 080302000003037

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1978 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

John Dick Creek RD over Rock Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying John Dick Creek RD over Rock Creek in Fannin County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesJohn Dick Creek RD
CrossesRock Creek
LocationBlue Ridge Wma
RouteFederal Lands Road 248
CountyFannin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.72872, -84.15579
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1978)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$80,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was John Dick Creek RD over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is John Dick Creek RD over Rock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does John Dick Creek RD over Rock Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1978 count).

How long is John Dick Creek RD over Rock Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns John Dick Creek RD over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.