US Bridges

Milledgeville Road over Rocky Creek

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 9.5 MI N of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024500910

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,780
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Milledgeville Road over Rocky Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Milledgeville Road over Rocky Creek in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5,780 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,255 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMilledgeville Road
CrossesRocky Creek
Location9.5 MI N of Hephzibah
RouteCounty Highway 145
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.44812, -82.05424
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,780 (2024)
Projected traffic6,255 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$283,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Milledgeville Road over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Milledgeville Road over Rocky 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Milledgeville Road over Rocky Creek carry?

About 5,780 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Milledgeville Road over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Milledgeville Road over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.