US Bridges

SR 88 (ebl) over Rocky Comfort Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Georgia · 6.5 MI S of Avera · Structure no. 000000016350550

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
420 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,440
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 88 (ebl) over Rocky Comfort Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 88 (ebl) over Rocky Comfort Creek in Jefferson County, Georgia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 4,440 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,110 by 2031. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 88 (ebl)
CrossesRocky Comfort Creek
Location6.5 MI S of Avera
RouteState Highway 88
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.10291, -82.56731
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,440 (2024)
Projected traffic4,110 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 88 (ebl) over Rocky Comfort Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 88 (ebl) 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 88 (ebl) over Rocky Comfort Creek carry?

About 4,440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 88 (ebl) over Rocky Comfort Creek?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 88 (ebl) over Rocky Comfort Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.