US Bridges

SR 15 over Rose Creek

Good

Oconee County, Georgia · 10.75 MI SE of Watkinsvil · Structure no. 000000021950410

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,940
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over Rose Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 15 over Rose Creek in Oconee County, Georgia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 4,940 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,995 by 2032. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSR 15
CrossesRose Creek
Location10.75 MI SE of Watkinsvil
RouteState Highway 15
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.73515, -83.30333
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,940 (2024)
Projected traffic4,995 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 15 over Rose Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 over Rose 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 15 over Rose Creek carry?

About 4,940 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over Rose Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 over Rose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.