US Bridges

SR 15 over Rose Creek Overflow

Good

Oconee County, Georgia · 10.7 MI SE of Watkinsvill · Structure no. 000000021950420

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

About this bridge

SR 15 over Rose Creek Overflow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 15 over Rose Creek Overflow 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 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSR 15
CrossesRose Creek Overflow
Location10.7 MI SE of Watkinsvill
RouteState Highway 15
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.73655, -83.30349
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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 15 over Rose Creek Overflow built?

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

What condition is SR 15 over Rose Creek Overflow 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 Overflow carry?

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

How long is SR 15 over Rose Creek Overflow?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 over Rose Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.