SR 171 over Rocky Comfort Creek
FairGlascock County, Georgia · 0.5 MI N of Gibson · Structure no. 000000012550130
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 495 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,290
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 171 over Rocky Comfort Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 171 over Rocky Comfort Creek in Glascock County, Georgia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,290 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,365 by 2031. The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 171 over Rocky Comfort Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 171 over Rocky Comfort 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SR 171 over Rocky Comfort Creek carry?
About 1,290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 171 over Rocky Comfort Creek?
The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SR 171 over Rocky Comfort Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.