US Bridges

SR 108 over Rock Creek

FairPosted for load

Pickens County, Georgia · 6 MI SW of Jasper · Structure no. 000000022700150

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,140
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 108 over Rock Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 108 over Rock Creek in Pickens County, Georgia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,035 by 2032. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesSR 108
CrossesRock Creek
Location6 MI SW of Jasper
RouteState Highway 108
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.3885, -84.47065
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,140 (2024)
Projected traffic4,035 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$633,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 108 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 108 over Rock 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 108 over Rock Creek carry?

About 4,140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 108 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 108 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.