US Bridges

US 221 over Rocky Branch

Good

Jeff Davis County, Georgia · 3.2 MI NE of Hazlehurst · Structure no. 000000016100170

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,160
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 221 over Rocky Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 221 over Rocky Branch in Jeff Davis County, Georgia. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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.

It carries about 5,160 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,980 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 221
CrossesRocky Branch
Location3.2 MI NE of Hazlehurst
RouteU.S. Route 221
CountyJeff Davis County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.90624, -82.56148
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,160 (2024)
Projected traffic4,980 by 2031
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 221 over Rocky Branch built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 221 over Rocky Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 221 over Rocky Branch carry?

About 5,160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 221 over Rocky Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 221 over Rocky Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.