US Bridges

SR 72 over Rock Shoals Creek

Good

Madison County, Georgia · 2 MI E of Comer · Structure no. 000000019550660

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,194
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 72 over Rock Shoals Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 72 over Rock Shoals Creek in Madison County, Georgia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8,194 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,650 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 72
CrossesRock Shoals Creek
Location2 MI E of Comer
RouteState Highway 72
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.06882, -83.0869
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,194 (2024)
Projected traffic4,650 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$3.7 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 72 over Rock Shoals Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 72 over Rock Shoals 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 72 over Rock Shoals Creek carry?

About 8,194 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 72 over Rock Shoals Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR 72 over Rock Shoals Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.