US Bridges

US 80/ SR 19 over Little Rocky Creek

Good

Laurens County, Georgia · 2.3 MI W of Dudley · Structure no. 000000017500130

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,620
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80/ SR 19 over Little Rocky Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 80/ SR 19 over Little Rocky Creek in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 4,620 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,860 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 80/ SR 19
CrossesLittle Rocky Creek
Location2.3 MI W of Dudley
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.54556, -83.1116
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,620 (2024)
Projected traffic4,860 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$67,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80/ SR 19 over Little Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80/ SR 19 over Little Rocky 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 80/ SR 19 over Little Rocky Creek carry?

About 4,620 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 80/ SR 19 over Little Rocky Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 80/ SR 19 over Little Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.