US Bridges

Rocky Plain Road over Wildcat Creek

Fair

Newton County, Georgia · 1 MI NE of Henry CO Line · Structure no. 000000021750340

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
980
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Plain Road over Wildcat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rocky Plain Road over Wildcat Creek in Newton County, Georgia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 980 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,095 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRocky Plain Road
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location1 MI NE of Henry CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 228
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.49344, -83.93829
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 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 traffic980 (2024)
Projected traffic1,095 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rocky Plain Road over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rocky Plain Road over Wildcat Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Rocky Plain Road over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rocky Plain Road over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Rocky Plain Road over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.