US Bridges

SR 102 over Rocky Comfort Creek

Good

Glascock County, Georgia · 1 MI E of Gibson · Structure no. 000000012500140

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
440 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
2,340
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 102 over Rocky Comfort Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 102 over Rocky Comfort Creek in Glascock County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2,340 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,705 by 2032. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSR 102
CrossesRocky Comfort Creek
Location1 MI E of Gibson
RouteState Highway 102
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.23672, -82.5783
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,340 (2024)
Projected traffic3,705 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 102 over Rocky Comfort Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 102 over Rocky Comfort 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 2025.

How much traffic does SR 102 over Rocky Comfort Creek carry?

About 2,340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 102 over Rocky Comfort Creek?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 102 over Rocky Comfort Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.