US Bridges

Comer Paoli Road over Rocky Shoal Creek

Good

Madison County, Georgia · 2 MI NE of Comer · Structure no. 000000019550260

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Comer Paoli Road over Rocky Shoal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Comer Paoli Road over Rocky Shoal Creek in Madison County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesComer Paoli Road
CrossesRocky Shoal Creek
Location2 MI NE of Comer
RouteCounty Highway 301
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.0897, -83.10729
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2024)
Projected traffic735 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Comer Paoli Road over Rocky Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Comer Paoli Road over Rocky Shoal 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 Comer Paoli Road over Rocky Shoal Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Comer Paoli Road over Rocky Shoal Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Comer Paoli Road over Rocky Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.