US Bridges

Chalker Road over Rocky Comfort Creek

Good

Glascock County, Georgia · 1.7 MI NW of Gibson · Structure no. 000000012550030

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chalker Road over Rocky Comfort Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chalker Road over Rocky Comfort Creek in Glascock County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2031. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesChalker Road
CrossesRocky Comfort Creek
Location1.7 MI NW of Gibson
RouteCounty Highway 12
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.25505, -82.61311
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$996,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chalker Road over Rocky Comfort Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chalker Road 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 Chalker Road over Rocky Comfort Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chalker Road over Rocky Comfort Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Chalker Road over Rocky Comfort Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.