US Bridges

SR 257 over Rocky Creek

GoodPosted for load

Laurens County, Georgia · 3.5 MI NE of Dexter · Structure no. 000000017500570

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,140
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 257 over Rocky Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 257 over Rocky Creek in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,140 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,300 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 257
CrossesRocky Creek
Location3.5 MI NE of Dexter
RouteState Highway 257
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.46332, -83.00329
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,140 (2024)
Projected traffic9,300 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 257 over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 257 over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 257 over Rocky Creek carry?

About 7,140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 257 over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 257 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.