US Bridges

Juliette Road over Rum Creek

Good

Monroe County, Georgia · 4 MI NE of Forsyth · Structure no. 000000020700570

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,310
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Juliette Road over Rum Creek is a steel culvert carrying Juliette Road over Rum Creek in Monroe County, Georgia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1,310 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,845 by 2031. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesJuliette Road
CrossesRum Creek
Location4 MI NE of Forsyth
RouteCounty Highway 765
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.06147, -83.86729
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,310 (2024)
Projected traffic1,845 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$293,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Juliette Road over Rum Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Juliette Road over Rum 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Juliette Road over Rum Creek carry?

About 1,310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Juliette Road over Rum Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Juliette Road over Rum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.