US Bridges

Doug Barnard Parkw over Rocky Creek

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 9.05 MI NE of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024550420

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doug Barnard Parkw over Rocky Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Doug Barnard Parkw over Rocky Creek in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5,350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,735 by 2032. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDoug Barnard Parkw
CrossesRocky Creek
Location9.05 MI NE of Hephzibah
RouteCounty Highway 3888
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.41585, -81.99372
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,350 (2024)
Projected traffic9,735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Doug Barnard Parkw over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doug Barnard Parkw 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Doug Barnard Parkw over Rocky Creek carry?

About 5,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Doug Barnard Parkw over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Doug Barnard Parkw over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.