Rocky Ford Road over Horse Creek
PoorScreven County, Georgia · 0.7 MI S of Rocky Ford · Structure no. 000000025100390
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 360 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,153
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rocky Ford Road over Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rocky Ford Road over Horse Creek in Screven County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,335 by 2032. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rocky Ford Road over Horse Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rocky Ford Road over Horse Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Rocky Ford Road over Horse Creek carry?
About 1,153 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Rocky Ford Road over Horse Creek?
The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Rocky Ford Road over Horse Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.