US Bridges

Rock Mill Road over Wehadkee Creek

GoodPosted for load

Heard County, Georgia · 0.1 MI E of Al State Line · Structure no. 000000014900160

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rock Mill Road over Wehadkee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Rock Mill Road over Wehadkee Creek in Heard County, Georgia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 480 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRock Mill Road
CrossesWehadkee Creek
Location0.1 MI E of Al State Line
RouteCounty Highway 740
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.15102, -85.23961
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2024)
Projected traffic525 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rock Mill Road over Wehadkee Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rock Mill Road over Wehadkee 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rock Mill Road over Wehadkee Creek carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rock Mill Road over Wehadkee Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rock Mill Road over Wehadkee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.