US Bridges

Ball Ground Road over Rock Creek

Good

Murray County, Georgia · 5.8 MI SE of Chatsworth · Structure no. 000000021350160

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,061
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ball Ground Road over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ball Ground Road over Rock Creek in Murray County, Georgia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,061 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBall Ground Road
CrossesRock Creek
Location5.8 MI SE of Chatsworth
RouteCounty Highway 73
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.68563, -84.74899
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,061 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$809,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ball Ground Road over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ball Ground Road over Rock 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ball Ground Road over Rock Creek carry?

About 1,061 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ball Ground Road over Rock Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ball Ground Road over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.