US Bridges

Roosterville Road over Deer Creek

Fair

Heard County, Georgia · 7 MI NW of Franklin · Structure no. 000000014900180

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roosterville Road over Deer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Roosterville Road over Deer Creek in Heard County, Georgia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesRoosterville Road
CrossesDeer Creek
Location7 MI NW of Franklin
RouteCounty Highway 1062
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.36042, -85.17018
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2024)
Projected traffic840 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$193,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roosterville Road over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roosterville Road over Deer 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Roosterville Road over Deer Creek carry?

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

How long is Roosterville Road over Deer Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Roosterville Road over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.