US Bridges

SR 4 - US 1 over Rocky Creek

Fair

Richmond County, Georgia · 9.4 MI NE of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024500080

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4 - US 1 over Rocky Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4 - US 1 over Rocky Creek in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 18,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,345 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4 - US 1
CrossesRocky Creek
Location9.4 MI NE of Hephzibah
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyRichmond County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.43818, -82.02554
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.4 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,600 (2024)
Projected traffic30,345 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4 - US 1 over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4 - US 1 over Rocky 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4 - US 1 over Rocky Creek carry?

About 18,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 4 - US 1 over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4 - US 1 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.