US Bridges

Wheeless Road over Rocky Creek

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 9.6 MI N of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024550590

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,540
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wheeless Road over Rocky Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wheeless Road over Rocky Creek in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8,540 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,170 by 2032. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWheeless Road
CrossesRocky Creek
Location9.6 MI N of Hephzibah
RouteCounty Highway 200
CountyRichmond County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.44735, -82.04631
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,540 (2024)
Projected traffic13,170 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$649,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wheeless Road over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wheeless 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Wheeless Road over Rocky Creek carry?

About 8,540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wheeless Road over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Wheeless Road over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.