US Bridges

US 221/ SR24 over Rocky Comfort Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Georgia · 0.5 MI W of Louisville · Structure no. 000000016350580

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
520 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 221/ SR24 over Rocky Comfort Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 221/ SR24 over Rocky Comfort Creek in Jefferson County, Georgia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,205 by 2031. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 221/ SR24
CrossesRocky Comfort Creek
Location0.5 MI W of Louisville
RouteU.S. Route 221
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.99672, -82.41857
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length520 ft (158.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2024)
Projected traffic5,205 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 221/ SR24 over Rocky Comfort Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 221/ SR24 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 US 221/ SR24 over Rocky Comfort Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 221/ SR24 over Rocky Comfort Creek?

The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 221/ SR24 over Rocky Comfort Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.