US 76/SR 282 over Rock Creek
PoorMurray County, Georgia · 5.3 MI S of Chatsworth · Structure no. 000000021300330
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1935
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,980
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 76/SR 282 over Rock Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 76/SR 282 over Rock Creek in Murray County, Georgia. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1935, so it is 115 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,980 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,845 by 2032. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 76/SR 282 over Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1935.
What condition is US 76/SR 282 over Rock Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does US 76/SR 282 over Rock Creek carry?
About 3,980 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 76/SR 282 over Rock Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns US 76/SR 282 over Rock Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.